Showboat
verb
To behave in a flamboyant or ostentatious manner to attract attention.
He tends to showboat during meetings, always trying to be the center of attention.
Usage tips
Informal
showboat on stage,showboat at parties,showboat in sports
noun
A boat designed for entertaining people, often featuring music and performances.
The showboat sailed along the river, attracting crowds with its lively performances.
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Neutral
entertainment showboat,showboat cruise,historic showboat
verb
To behave in a flamboyant or ostentatious manner to attract attention.
He tends to showboat during meetings, always trying to be the center of attention.
Usage tips
Informal
showboat on stage,showboat at parties,showboat in sports
noun
A boat designed for entertaining people, often featuring music and performances.
The showboat sailed along the river, attracting crowds with its lively performances.
Usage tips
Neutral
entertainment showboat,showboat cruise,historic showboat
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Attention-Seeking
Showboat can imply a need for approval or recognition.
She tends to showboat even in casual conversations.
Pro Tip 2/3Humorous Context
Using showboat can be lighter or joking depending on tone.
He showboated about his achievements, making everyone laugh.
Pro Tip 3/3Performance Context
In artistic fields, showboating can be seen as both entertaining and excessive.
The actor showboated during his performance, which won him applause.
Pro Tip 1/3Attention-Seeking
Showboat can imply a need for approval or recognition.
She tends to showboat even in casual conversations.
Pro Tip 2/3Humorous Context
Using showboat can be lighter or joking depending on tone.
He showboated about his achievements, making everyone laugh.
Pro Tip 3/3Performance Context
In artistic fields, showboating can be seen as both entertaining and excessive.
The actor showboated during his performance, which won him applause.
Pro Tip 1/3Attention-Seeking
Showboat can imply a need for approval or recognition.
She tends to showboat even in casual conversations.
Pro Tip 2/3Humorous Context
Using showboat can be lighter or joking depending on tone.
He showboated about his achievements, making everyone laugh.
Pro Tip 3/3Performance Context
In artistic fields, showboating can be seen as both entertaining and excessive.
The actor showboated during his performance, which won him applause.
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