showboating
showboating — noun
1. the habit of doing things in a very obvious, skilful way to make people notice a
the habit of doing things in a very obvious, skilful way to make people notice and admire you, sometimes coming across as irritating, especially in sports or performances
The crowd booed the player's constant showboating, preferring solid play over flashy tricks.
uncountable noun + possessive determiner
Nila's showboating during the match annoyed her teammates, who just wanted to win.
Brandon's showboating on the basketball court got him benched by the coach.
Some fans enjoy showboating, but others find it disrespectful to the opposing team.
In soccer, referees may penalize excessive showboating if they see it as mocking the other side.
- showing off
more general and less tied to skill; can be used in everyday situations
- grandstanding
often political or rhetorical, trying to impress an audience
- posturing
focuses on adopting a false impressive attitude rather than demonstrating real skill
文法句型
showboating + can be + adjective
用法筆記
Typically uncountable. Common in sports commentary but also used for any performance context where someone draws attention to their own skill in an exaggerated way.
常見錯誤
showboating — verb
- showboatingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- showboatings3rd person singular
- showboatinging-ing form
- showboatingedpast simple
1. to do something in an exaggerated, flashy way in order to get other people's att
to do something in an exaggerated, flashy way in order to get other people's attention and admiration, especially when playing a sport or performing
Henrik scored the goal and then showboated by doing a backflip for the crowd.
showboat + by + gerund phrase (manner)
The coach warned his players not to showboat during the championship game.
warn + not to + showboat (negative imperative)
Instead of passing the ball, Yuna showboated in front of the defenders until she lost possession.
Salma loves to showboat when she dances, adding extra spins and dramatic movements.
Many young athletes showboat because they want to impress the scouts watching from the stands.
- show off
more common in everyday English; broader use beyond sports
- grandstand
emphasises playing to the audience, especially in politics or sport
- strut
suggests walking or behaving in a proud, confident way to attract attention
- blend in
to avoid standing out or attracting notice
- play it safe
to avoid risky flashy moves in favour of reliable play
文法句型
showboat + adverb
showboat + for + noun phrase
用法筆記
Intransitive only — you cannot 'showboat something'. Often triggers a negative reaction from coaches or teammates when it endangers the team's performance.