pole-jocking

Examples

• All

• Some politicians are accused of pole-jocking instead of focusing on real issues.

• Rather than collaborate, she resorted to pole-jocking to get noticed at the conference.

• His pole-jocking during the televised interview made everyone uncomfortable.

• I can't stand her pole-jocking during meetings.

• His pole-jocking during the presentation overshadowed the important topics we needed to discuss.

• She gained attention for pole-jocking at the gala, but many found her behavior inappropriate.

• The reality TV star's pole-jocking on social media drew mixed reactions from her followers.

Synonyms

E

exhibitionism

vspole-jocking

2 8.1

Doing dramatic things to get attention or praise

aims to outcompete others for attention by excessive or inappropriate behavior

S

showboating

vspole-jocking

• Informal

7.5

Acting in a dramatic way to get attention

competes with others for attention using excessive or inappropriate behavior across situations

O

over-the-top antics

vspole-jocking

• Informal

7.2

Loud exaggerated actions meant to get attention or make people laugh

aims to compete for attention rather than simply to amuse with theatrical behavior

Antonyms

H

humility

105 3.8

Being modest and not thinking you are better than other people

How Showy

pole-jocking

• Slang

9.9

exhibitionism

2 8.1

to grandstand

• Literature

8 7.9

show-off

• Offensive

12 4.8

bragging

3.3

Surface Forms

Etymology