How to Pronounce "showboat"
word
ˈʃoʊˌboʊt
SHOH-boht
ʃˈəʊbəʊt
SHOH-boht
Definition
A person who attracts attention to themselves by showing off or behaving in a flashy way, especially in sports or performance. Can also be a verb meaning to act in this showy style.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃoʊˌboʊt
British English
ʃˈəʊbəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOH-boht
UK
SHOH-boht
Listen in Context
The player was called a showboat for his flashy moves.
Don't be a showboat during the team presentation.
He always tries to showboat in front of the crowd.
Nobody likes a showboat when the team needs to work together.