grandstanding

grand·stand

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gran-stand, grand-]
- /ˈgrænˌstænd, ˈgrænd-/
- /ˈɡrænˌstæn.dɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gran-stand, grand-]
- /ˈgrænˌstænd, ˈgrænd-/

Definitions of grandstanding word

noun grandstanding the main seating area of a stadium, racetrack, parade route, or the like, usually consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats. 1
noun grandstanding the people sitting in these seats. 1
verb without object grandstanding to conduct oneself or perform showily or ostentatiously in an attempt to impress onlookers: The senator doesn't hesitate to grandstand if it makes her point. 1
adjective grandstanding situated in a grandstand: grandstand seats. 1
adjective grandstanding having a vantage point resembling that of a grandstand: From our office windows on the third floor, we had a grandstand view of the parade. 1
adjective grandstanding intended to impress an onlooker or onlookers: a grandstand catch. 1

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Origin of grandstanding

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45; grand + stand

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Parts of speech for Grandstanding

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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grandstanding popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for grandstanding

adjective grandstanding

self-interest — regard for one's own interest or advantage, especially with disregard for others.
inward-looking — person
self-centered — concerned solely or chiefly with one's own interests, welfare, etc.; engrossed in self; selfish; egotistical.

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