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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGrandstanding
/ˈɡrændˌstæn.dɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Action that is done to attract public attention or impress an audience, often perceived as insincere or theatrical.
"His speech in parliament was pure political grandstanding rather than a genuine attempt at reform."
- 1
To behave or speak in a theatrical manner designed to impress onlookers and gain applause or attention.
"The politician started grandstanding about the crisis instead of proposing practical solutions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the North American practice in the late 19th century of building large, prominent seating sections (grandstands) at athletic events where spectators would show off. By the early 20th century, the term shifted metaphorically to describe behavior intended to impress an audience or draw attention to oneself.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Grandstanding" is said worldwide
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faire le gallery
Transliteration: fɛʁ lə ɡalʁi
Script: faire pour la galerie
"Son discours n'était que du spectaculaire pour la galerie."
Wichtigtuerei
Transliteration: VIHCH-tik-too-rye
"Seine Aussagen waren reine Wichtigtuerei für die Öffentlichkeit."
esibizionismo
Transliteration: ezi-bitsio-nizmo
"Il suo comportamento era solo un inutile esibizionismo."
lucimiento
Transliteration: lu-chi-miento
Script: lucimiento personal
"El político hizo declaraciones buscando únicamente su propio lucimiento."
exibicionismo
Transliteration: e-zi-bi-sio-niz-mu
"Aquele discurso foi puro exibicionismo político."
दिखावा
Transliteration: dikhavaa
Script: दिवास्वप्न
"उसका भाषण केवल जनता को प्रभावित करने का दिखावा था।"
哗众取宠
Transliteration: huá zhòng qǔ chǒng
"他这种言论纯粹是为了哗众取宠。"
탁상공론
Transliteration: gwan-jung-jo-ui
Script: 관중조의
"그의 발언은 단순한 관중조의에 불과했다."
パフォーマンス
Transliteration: pafōmansu
"彼の発言は単なるパフォーマンスにすぎない。"
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