grandstand
[/ˈɡrændstænd/]
noun/verbpl: grandstands
arquibancada; tribuna; exibicionismo
1. A large structure with tiers of seats for spectators at a sporting event or other public event
The grandstand was packed with thousands of fans cheering for their team.
A arquibancada estava repleta de milhares de torcedores torcendo por seu time.
2. To behave or perform in a way that is intended to impress others; to show off
He was grandstanding during the meeting, making exaggerated claims to impress his boss.
Ele estava se exibindo durante a reunião, fazendo afirmações exageradas para impressionar seu chefe.
3. To do something for effect or public attention rather than for genuine reasons
The politician was accused of grandstanding by supporting the popular cause without real commitment.
O político foi acusado de fazer exibicionismo ao apoiar a causa popular sem comprometimento real.
In Brazil, 'arquibancada' is the standard term for stadium seating, while the verb form 'se exibir' or 'fazer exibicionismo' is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who is showing off. In American sports culture, 'grandstand' as a verb is frequently used in commentary to criticize athletes or public figures for performing actions primarily for attention rather than genuine effort. The term carries a somewhat negative connotation when used as a verb.
NYC Slang
showboat; hotdog; grandstand play
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