1Scottish, English regional (northern and midlands), and United States regional (chiefly southern). A puppet show; (also) a small box containing a display of pictures, etc., which can be viewed through a hole or lens. In extended use: any display.

2US regional and Caribbean. A ridiculous or ostentatious display; foolishness, nonsense.

Caribbean. Boastful, showy; foolish, ridiculous; worthless.