posturing

verb

  1. 1

    To put one's body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired

    “If you're finished posturing in front of the mirror, can I use the bathroom now?”
  2. 2

    To pretend to have an opinion or a conviction

    “The politicians couldn't really care less about the issue: they're just posturing for the media.”
  3. 3

    To place in a particular position or attitude; to pose.

    “to posture oneself; to posture a model”

noun

  1. 1

    The assumption of an exaggerated pose or attitude.

  2. 2

    The behaviour of some birds as a means of signalling etc.

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