flag-waving — excessive display of patriotism or nationalism, especially in a showy or emotional way
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: excessive display of patriotism or nationalism, especially in a showy or emotional way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈflæɡ ˌweɪvɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The candidate's flag-waving didn't fool the voters who cared more about real policies.
- His flag-waving Instagram posts during election season were so obvious that even his followers rolled their eyes.
- The movie avoided flag-waving and instead focused on the human cost of war.
flag-waving
NOUN[/ˈflæɡ ˌweɪvɪŋ/]
excessive display of patriotism or nationalism, especially in a showy or emotional way
excessive display of patriotism or nationalism, especially in a showy or emotional way
Flag-waving feeds his craving, while quiet work does the saving!
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“The candidate's flag-waving didn't fool the voters who cared more about real policies.”
“His flag-waving Instagram posts during election season were so obvious that even his followers rolled their eyes.”
“The movie avoided flag-waving and instead focused on the human cost of war.”
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