grandstanding
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Noun — Showy behavior aimed at impressing an audience rather than achieving something genuine.
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Etymology
Formed from "grandstand" (verb) plus the suffix "-ing."
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What does “grandstanding” mean?
The word “grandstanding” means showy behavior aimed at impressing an audience rather than achieving something genuine. In plain terms, playing to the crowd instead of doing the real work.
How do you use “grandstanding” in a sentence?
Here is “grandstanding” used in a sentence: “His speech was dismissed as pure grandstanding ahead of the election.”
What part of speech is “grandstanding”?
“Grandstanding” is a noun.