Synonyms of showboat

showboat 1 of 2

verb

as in to show off

to engage in attention-getting playful or boisterous behavior

the gymnast was showboating for the cameras when she lost her balance and fell

Synonyms & Similar Words

• show off
• cut up
• horse around
• revel
• hotdog
• clown (around)
• fool around
• roar
• act up
• monkey (around)
• misbehave
• cavort
• skylark
• romp
• roughhouse
• gambol
• caper
• carry on
• carouse
• lark
• frolic
• frisk
• rollick
• disport
• wassail
• maffick

showboat

2 of 2

noun

as in cowboy

Related Words

• cowboy
• berserk
• hot dog
• madman
• daredevil
• madcap
• devil

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of showboat

Verb

After taking a 3-1 lead in extra time, France began to showboat. — Peter Carline, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2026

This year showboats a trio of headliners that represent musical innovation and the contagious spirit of dance. — Malik Peay, Essence, 12 June 2025

Noun

Stephanie Weeks, a Black actress and director who is a frequent Target Margin collaborator, wears one of these WHITE sashes as Julie, the showboat’s leading lady, as does Edwin Joseph, playing her husband and co-star, Steve. — Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2025

Still, the factor that may have been most harmful were his relationships with fellow Republican lawmakers, who regarded him as an empty showboat willing to hurt the party to gain attention. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024