exhibitionism

noun
UK: /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃənɪzəm/
US: /ˌekzɪˈbɪʃənɪzəm/

  1. The act of deliberately showing your body in public.

    1. His exhibitionism shocked everyone at the beach that day.
    2. The performer's act was considered exhibitionism because of the revealing costumes.

  2. Behavior meant to attract attention to yourself.

    1. Her exhibitionism was just a way to get noticed at the party.
    2. Some viewed his constant boasting as a form of exhibitionism driven by insecurity.

Synonyms

ostentation flamboyance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "exhibitionism" in English means: The act of deliberately showing your body in public., Behavior meant to attract attention to yourself..

The phonetic transcription of "exhibitionism" is /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃənɪzəm/ in British English and /ˌekzɪˈbɪʃənɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exhibitionism": ostentation, flamboyance.

Example usage of "exhibitionism": "His exhibitionism shocked everyone at the beach that day.". More examples on the page.