exhibitionist

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Variant of exhibitionism

exhibitionism definition

ex·hi·bi·tion·ism (-iz′əm)

noun

  1. a tendency to call attention to oneself or show off one's talents, skill, etc.
  2. Psychol.
    1. a tendency to expose parts of the body that are conventionally concealed, esp. in seeking sexual stimulation or gratification
    2. an instance of such exposure

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exhibitionist Synonyms

exhibitionist

n.

show-off, flaunter, grandstander*, flasher*; see braggart, extrovert, pervert.


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