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1. Verb: To not show up to an event/work/etcetera

2. Noun: Someone who does not show up to an event/work/etcetera
1. He was supposed to come to work today, but because he had a hangover, he no-showed.

2. He was supposed to come to work today, but because he had a hangover, he was a no-show.
No-show by H.M. Switz February 22, 2009
one who proclaims a particular ethic or commitment yet whose choices and behavior patterns prove otherwise. Similar in type to a hypocrite, "no-show" labels someone as untrustworthy, unstable and purposefully two-faced.
"He professes to be such a Chrisitan yet he is a no-show to his family and friends and only thinks of himself."

"Mr. Jones gives a ton of money and time to charity but is a no-show to his wife, his kids and his church."
no-show by DLS2 February 23, 2007

No-show mo-fo 

No-show Mo-Fo (nō shoh 'mæu.fæu)

noun

Definition: slang / meaning/ Flake.

Someone who flakes; does not show up to where they are supossed to be.

2. A person who said that he/she would be at 'this' place, at 'this' time, and fails to show up.
Guy1: "dude, Nate is such a flake! He didn't show up for the races yesterday."

Guy2: "No way! Let's duct tape that no-show mo-fo to the pole at the high school tonight."
No-show mo-fo by DizzieRiot November 12, 2014

No Show Steve 

A person who is notoriously late or doesn't show up for social events. Typically this person is named Steve
Classic No Show Steve at it again
No Show Steve by daddy02134 May 16, 2020

No-Show & Tell

The act of one calling in sick to work and then updating their facebook page with embarrasing graphic details of their illness to prove they are sick.
Tom called in sick today. We all know its probably BS, but his facebook status says he has burning diarrhea. Probably a No-Show & Tell.
No-Show & Tell by Russe1117 September 8, 2011

No Show Without Punch

The response to a listener, who on hearing a story feels that they must interject with a similar comment, or an inference that they are also subjected to a similar environmental variable. Usually this will be more intense the original commentator. The meaning originates from the Punch and Judy shows which have their root in 16th-century Italian commedia dell'arte. The reference being that without the responder, the show cannot go on.
'Oh my god, I had a power cut last night. I tripped and stubbed my toe'. 'Well, we had a power cut and I fell and broke my collarbone.' 'Really, well I suppose there is no show without punch'

OR

'I have a sore throat'. 'Well, i have a sore throat AND I've gone blind.' 'Well, there is no show without punch'
No Show Without Punch by Garfunkal January 13, 2010
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