show-me
[shoh-mee]
adjective
demanding proof or evidence before being convinced: a show-me attitude toward new ideas.
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unsatisfied, skeptical, quizzical, hesitant, suspicious, doubtful, unconvinced, mocking, incredulous, sardonic, mistrustful, dubious, questioning, disbelieving, distrustful, suspect, uncertain, wary, amusing, arch
Nearby words
- show trial,
- show up,
- show window,
- show-and-tell,
- show-down,
- show-off,
- show-place,
- show-stopper,
- show-stopping,
- show-through
Origin of show-me
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
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Examples from the Web for show-me
At the largest caucus in the Show-Me State held, in St. Charles County, the first attempt at selecting delegates ended in chaos.
Like Minnesota, the Show-Me State has experienced a tragic plane crash on the eve of an election.
15 Fun Facts About the Politics of Minnesota, Colorado, and Missouri|Ben Jacobs|February 7, 2012|DAILY BEASTWe are the Show-Me State, not the ‘Show me your papers’ state.
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