showboat (Meaning)

Wordnet

showboat (n)

a river steamboat on which theatrical performances could be given (especially on the Mississippi River)

The politician took the opportunity to showboat his eloquence during the debate.
The actor's over-the-top performance was seen as nothing more than showboating.
The athlete could not resist the urge to showboat after scoring a touchdown.
The student's presentation was a blatant attempt to showboat their intelligence.
The singer's extravagant stage antics were nothing but showboating.
The businessman used his wealth and influence to showboat his superiority.
The showboat sailed down the river, its passengers gazing at the sights with awe.
The team's victory parade was a major showboat, designed to flaunt their accomplishments.
The showboat operator smiled as the crowd cheered at the performers' impressive stunts.
The politician's showboating campaign rhetoric failed to resonate with voters.

a river steamboat on which theatrical performances could be given (especially on the Mississippi River)

fool around, clown (around),show off, roar, cut up, act up, horse around, hotdog, revel, caper

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The politician took the opportunity to showboat his eloquence during the debate.

The actor's over-the-top performance was seen as nothing more than showboating.

The athlete could not resist the urge to showboat after scoring a touchdown.

The student's presentation was a blatant attempt to showboat their intelligence.