showboating
Showboating is the act of performing flashy, attention-grabbing moves or feats in order to display skill, entertain spectators, or provoke a reaction. The term can apply across sports, performing arts, and other live contexts. A showboat is someone who seeks to attract attention through style and showmanship, rather than through efficiency alone.
Within competitive settings, showboating may include ornamental dribbling, elaborate passes, trick shots, or choreographed celebrations. Practitioners
Opinions on showboating are mixed. Proponents argue it adds excitement, showcases high-skill technique, and raises the
The term derives from showboats—river vessels built to perform spectacular acts for crowds. The metaphor began