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flag-waving
flag-wavings
pl
Commonly used as a mass noun referring to overt patriotism; occasional count plural exists.
Translations
Flag-waving broke out in the stadium after the final whistle.
После финального свистка на стадионе началось размахивание флагом.
The senator's speech was pure flag-waving meant to distract from real issues.
Речь сенатора была чистым ура-патриотизмом, призванным отвлечь от реальных проблем.
Additional translations
Definitions
The candidate's speech was full of flag-waving designed to rally undecided voters.
Loud music and enthusiastic flag-waving greeted the winning team.
Synonyms
patriotic grandstanding
patriotic display
show of patriotism
nationalistic rhetoric
performative patriotism
boastful patriotism
Used attributively before nouns to describe rhetoric, behaviour, etc., that is jingoistic or overtly patriotic.
Translations
His flag-waving speech alienated moderates.
Его ура-патриотическая речь оттолкнула умеренных.
Additional translations
Definitions
His flag-waving rhetoric alienated more moderate listeners.