Poppy-show

[pop-ee-shoh]

Definition

A laughing stock; someone or something that is ridiculous and embarrassing.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Di way him a act, him mek himself a poppy-show.
English:
The way he's acting, he's making himself a laughing stock.

Patois:
Nuh turn yuhself inna nuh poppy-show in front a di people dem.
English:
Don't make yourself a laughing stock in front of the people.

Usage Tip

A spectacle or laughing stock.

Patois Synonym:
English Synonym: laughingstock; spectacle

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