showboatingnoun [ U ]
uk/ˈʃəʊ.bəʊ.tɪŋ/us/ˈʃoʊ.boʊ.t̬ɪŋ/a slightly annoying form of behaviour, especially in sport, that is intended to attract attention or admiration because it is very skilful:
When he scored his fourth goal of the afternoon, we were forced to forgive his showboating and other antics.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Attention-seeking, distracting and showing off
- bravura
- dressed
- exhibitionist
- flamboyant
- flash sth around
- grandstander
- hot dog! idiom
- ostentatious
- parade
- play to the gallery idiom
- push
- razzmatazz
- showman
- slut
- splashy
- streaker
- strut
- swanky
- tarty
- theatre
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showboat
noun [ C ] uk/ˈʃəʊ.bəʊt/us/ˈʃoʊ.boʊt/
He's a showboat outfielder who's famous for his flamboyant catches.