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exhibitionism

noun ex·hi·bi·tion·ism \ ˌek-sə-ˈbi-shə-ˌni-zəm \
1 a : a perversion in which sexual gratification is obtained from the indecent exposure of one's genitals (as to a stranger)
b : an act of such exposure
2 : the act or practice of behaving so as to attract attention to oneself
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exhibitionist

play \ˌek-sə-ˈbish-nist, -ˈbi-shə-\ noun or adjective
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exhibitionistic

play \ˌek-sə-ˌbi-shə-ˈni-stik\ adjective
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exhibitionistically

play \ˌek-sə-ˌbi-shə-ˈni-sti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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First Known Use of exhibitionism

1891

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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EXHIBITIONISM Defined for English Language Learners

exhibitionism

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  • : behavior that is meant to attract attention to yourself

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exhibitionism

noun ex·hi·bi·tion·ism \ ˌek-sə-ˈbish-ə-niz-əm \
1 a : a perversion marked by a tendency to indecent exposure
b : an act of such exposure
2 : the act or practice of behaving so as to attract attention to oneself

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