How Do You Spell Showboater?

noun Also showboater (for defs. 2, 3). a boat, especially a paddle-wheel steamer, used as a traveling theater.

What is the meaning of a showboater?

(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : a river steamship containing a theater and carrying a troupe of actors to give plays at river communities. 2 : one who tries to attract attention by conspicuous behavior.

What is a showboat personality?

Showboating refers to ostentatious behaviour which is apparently designed to attract attention and admiration. This type of behaviour typically originates from confidence in one's abilities which is then exaggerated to emphasize superiority over others.