Definitions

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  • adjective Caribbean ridiculous, ludicrous
  • noun Caribbean, countable A fool, a buffoon
  • noun Caribbean, uncountable mockery, ridicule
  • verb Caribbean to mock, to make fun of

Etymologies

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Early 20th century alteration of Scottish dialect puppy show "puppet show".

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Examples

  • Keith's column did more than merely evoke those long gone times when my love for calypso and language was nurtured in perhaps the best environment in the world for those who love words like 'picong', 'wahbeen women', 'pappyshow' and 'mammaguy'.

    TrinidadExpress Today's News Tony Deyal 2010

  • Or perhaps our MPs are too busy entertaining us with the pappyshow they know we love.

    TrinidadExpress Today's News 2008

  • Until then, those of us who do not fall prey to the pappyshow of local politicians have to endure the filth that passes for leadership.

    TrinidadExpress Today's News 2008

  • Paolo's Blog says: "The only real outcome that one can expect from this latest pappyshow is that lawyers will make out like bandits, taxpayers will make out like paupers and it will be

    Global Voices Online 2009

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