grandstanding

die Wichtigtuerei; die Selbstdarstellung

Example sentences with “grandstanding”

  1. His speech was pure grandstanding. (Seine Rede war reine Selbstdarstellung.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the German equivalent of 'grandstanding'?

The most accurate nouns are 'die Selbstdarstellung' or 'die Wichtigtuerei'. They describe behavior intended to impress an audience.