affected display
[/əˈfɛktɪd dɪˈspleɪ/]
nounpl: affected displays
exibição afetada
1. a deliberate, often exaggerated or insincere show of emotion, behavior, or style intended to impress others
Her affected display of sophistication fooled no one at the party.
Sua exibição afetada de sofisticação não enganou ninguém na festa.
2. behavior or mannerisms that are assumed rather than genuine, typically used to create a particular impression
The actor's affected display of grief seemed rehearsed and unconvincing.
A exibição afetada de tristeza do ator parecia ensaiada e pouco convincente.
3. an ostentatious or pretentious show of something, often to gain attention or approval
His affected display of wealth through designer clothes was rather obvious.
Sua exibição afetada de riqueza através de roupas de grife era bastante óbvia.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'affected display' is used to critique behavior perceived as inauthentic. In Brazilian culture, there's often informal language like 'se achar' (thinking too much of oneself) used synonymously. In the US, this term appears frequently in social criticism and discussions about performative behavior, especially in digital contexts and social media.
NYC Slang
putting on airs, fake flex, fronting
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