noun
- behavior intended to attract attention or show off one’s abilities in an ostentatious way
Usage: informal
verb
- to behave in a way intended to attract attention or impress others
Usage: informal; present participle of showboat
Examples
- The quarterback’s showboating after the touchdown annoyed his teammates.
- Stop showboating and just focus on playing well.
- Her constant showboating made her unpopular with her coworkers.
- The politician was accused of showboating during the debate.
- He was showboating for the cameras instead of helping his team.
- The coach warned against showboating during important games.