showboat
Definitions
To behave in a flamboyant or ostentatious way, especially to attract attention.
A person who acts in a showy or boastful manner to impress others.
Examples
The quarterback loved to showboat after scoring a touchdown, much to the annoyance of the opposing team.
He tried to showboat during the basketball game by attempting a flashy behind-the-back pass, but he ended up losing the ball.
The director told the actor to stop trying to showboat and instead focus on delivering a subtle, grounded performance.
Synonyms
Antonyms
humble modest retiring unassuming reserved demure self-effacing