SHOWBOATS Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word showboats. (close relations)
Definition of SHOWBOATS
Best Alternative Words for SHOWBOATS
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grandstand | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the audience at a stadium or racetrack • a stand at a racecourse or stadium consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats that are under a protective roof verb • perform ostentatiously in order to impress the audience and with an eye to the applause | ||||||||
boast | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • speaking of yourself in superlatives verb • show off • wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner | ||||||||
brag | verbv | |||||||
noun • an instance of boastful talk adjective satellite • exceptionally good verb • show off | ||||||||
flaunt | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of displaying something ostentatiously verb • display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously | ||||||||
hotdog | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who performs dangerous stunts to attract attention to himself • a frankfurter served hot on a bun • a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll | ||||||||
parade | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a ceremonial procession including people marching • an extended (often showy) succession of persons or things • a visible display verb • walk ostentatiously • march in a procession in a public place | ||||||||
peacock | nounn | |||||||
noun • European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot • male peafowl; having a crested head and very large fanlike tail marked with iridescent eyes or spots | ||||||||
strut | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a proud stiff pompous gait • brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression verb • to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others | ||||||||
swagger | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work • a proud stiff pompous gait adjective satellite • (British informal) very chic verb • to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others • discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate • act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner | ||||||||
vaunt | verbv | |||||||
noun • extravagant self-praise verb • show off |