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grandstanding

/ˈɡræn(d)stændɪŋ/

/ˈɡræn(d)ˌstændɪŋ/

grandstandingnoun

Translations

показуха

The politician's speech was nothing but grandstanding.

Речь политика была не чем иным, как показухой.

Additional translations

демонстрация

Definitions

The act of performing or speaking in a way intended to attract applause or favorable attention from spectators or the public.

The politician's grandstanding during the debate was criticized for lacking substance.

Synonyms

grandstandinggerund / present participle

/ˈɡræn(d)ˌstændɪŋ/

Used attributively to modify nouns (e.g., "grandstanding remarks"), functioning as an adjective derived from the present participle.

Definitions

Intended to impress onlookers or voters by a showy or ostentatious display rather than by substance.

Many saw his grandstanding speech as a bid for media coverage rather than genuine concern.

Synonyms

grandstandverb

grandstanding

Gerund

grandstanded

Past Simple

grandstanded

Past Participle

grandstanding

Gerund

/ˈɡræn(d)stænd/

/ˈɡræn(d)ˌstænd/

Translations

позировать

The politician was accused of grandstanding during the debate.

Политика обвинили в том, что он позировал во время дебатов.

Additional translations

выпендриваться

Definitions

To perform or act in a way that seeks to attract applause or favorable attention from spectators or the public.

The politician was accused of grandstanding during the debate to win over the audience.

Synonyms

show off

grandstandnoun

Definitions

A large and usually permanent structure with tiers of seats for spectators at a sporting event or other public performance.

The fans filled the grandstand to watch the championship game.

The main seating area in a stadium or arena, often covered, where the most important or highest-paying spectators sit.

The VIPs were seated in the grandstand to get the best view of the concert.

The spectators or audience considered collectively.

His fiery speech was delivered for the grandstand, not for serious debate.

grandstandadjective

Definitions

Intended to impress spectators or the public; showy or ostentatious.

The candidate's grandstand promises failed to address the real issues.

Of or relating to a grandstand or its seating area.

Grandstand tickets for the parade sold out quickly.