posturing
verb
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To put one's body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired
Example: If you're finished posturing in front of the mirror, can I use the bathroom now?
To pretend to have an opinion or a conviction
Example: The politicians couldn't really care less about the issue: they're just posturing for the media.
To place in a particular position or attitude; to pose.
Example: to posture oneself; to posture a model
noun
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The assumption of an exaggerated pose or attitude.
The behaviour of some birds as a means of signalling etc.