esibizionismo
exhibitionism, showmanship
noun eh-zee-beets-yoh-NEEZ-moh Rare
Usage Note
Esibizionismo can refer to the psychological condition (exhibitionism) or, more loosely, to the habit of showing off in public. In everyday Italian the broader figurative sense — craving attention, putting oneself on display — is far more common than the clinical one. The agent noun is esibizionista.
Examples
"Il suo esibizionismo sul palco diverte il pubblico."
Natural Translation
His showmanship on stage entertains the audience.
Literal Translation
The his exhibitionism on-the stage entertains the audience.
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