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Examples
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But where Ahmadinejad is confrontational and "showboaty," Ghalibaf is a pragmatist with a reputation for getting things done.
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It seemed very showboaty and dilettantish, this ambitious group blog.
Did Brenda Starr Go Too Far?: James Wolcott Wolcott, James, 1952- 2009
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Oh, and granted it was only the semis, but U.S. runner Wallace Spearmon gets a special shout-out for jokingly wagging his tongue at showboaty Jamaican runner Usain Bolt during their heat.
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"A little showboaty," I whispered to Ef as we left the dais surrounded by a wall of security personnel, "but it's been that kind of a day."
Sagittarius Whorl May, Julian 2001
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The narrow-gauge tires won't rescue you if you get showboaty and don't know how to handle the throttle in a skid.
Luxist 2010
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Professor: The time skips are getting worse, I knew I should have reviewed your showboaty
True Blue LA 2010
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