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Noun: exhibitionism  ,ek-su'bi-shu,ni-zum
  1. The perverse act of exposing and attracting attention to your own genitals
    "The man was arrested for exhibitionism in the public park";
    - immodesty, impudicity
     
  2. Extravagant and conspicuous behaviour intended to attract attention to yourself
    "His exhibitionism at the party made many guests uncomfortable"

Derived forms: exhibitionisms

Type of: fanfare, flash, ostentation, paraphilia

Encyclopedia: Exhibitionism