Posturing

verb

Word Frequency: 0.6

Definitions

1.verbTo put one's body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired

"If you're finished posturing in front of the mirror, can I use the bathroom now?"

2.verbTo pretend to have an opinion or a conviction

"The politicians couldn't really care less about the issue: they're just posturing for the media."

3.verbTo place in a particular position or attitude; to pose.

"to posture oneself; to posture a model"

4.nounThe assumption of an exaggerated pose or attitude.

5.nounThe behaviour of some birds as a means of signalling etc.

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