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showboating

/ˈʃoʊboʊtɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does showboating mean?

noun

The act of performing impressive or skillful actions in order to attract attention or admiration, often in a way that is considered arrogant or boastful.

Example

"The young basketball player's showboating after making a slam dunk drew criticism from the coach."

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