Entity: SHOWER
A shower can refer to a device that produces a spray of water for bathing or a derogatory term applied to a person or group perceived as incompetent or worthless.
SHOWER
Etymology
The pejorative meaning of 'shower' as a group of people perceived as incompetent or worthless is of British informal origin.
Definition
A shower can refer to a device that produces a spray of water for bathing or a derogatory term applied to a person or group perceived as incompetent or worthless.
Historical Context
The term 'shower' has evolved from its literal meaning of a fall of rain of short duration to a slang term with negative connotations.
Cultural Significance
In popular culture, a 'shower' can symbolize a place of vulnerability and emotional release, as depicted in the phrase 'The place where you can't tell the difference between water and tears.'
Related Concepts
Other related concepts include shower bath, a room or booth containing a bath, and the literal act of bathing under a spray of water.
See Also
A place where one can't tell the difference between water and tears, or a group of people perceived as incompetent or worthless.