exhibition vs peanut gallery

exhibition

noun
  • A public display, intentional or otherwise, generally characterised as negative, a shameful exhibition or a disgusting exhibition 

  • An instance of exhibiting, or something exhibited. 

  • A demonstration of personal skill or feelings. 

  • A financial award or prize given to a student (who becomes an exhibitioner) by a school or university, usually on the basis of academic merit. 

  • A game which does not impact the standings for any major cup or competition. 

  • A large-scale public showing of objects or products. 

peanut gallery

noun
  • Any source of heckling, unwelcome commentary or criticism, especially from a know-it-all or of an inexpert nature. May also now refer to general audience response: "Let's hear it from the peanut gallery." 

  • The upper balcony to which black patrons were restricted in racially segregated venues such as theatres. 

  • In the nineteenth century, the cheap seats at the back of a theatre or in the upper balcony. 

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