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The correct spelling is posturing.
How to pronounce posturing
verb
Say it like: Pos-tur-ing
The correct spelling is posturing. To put one's body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired For example: "If you're finished posturing in front of the mirror, can I use the bathroom now?"
Usage Examples
“If you're finished posturing in front of the mirror, can I use the bathroom now?”
“The politicians couldn't really care less about the issue: they're just posturing for the media.”
“to posture oneself; to posture a model”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To put one's body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired
- 2.To pretend to have an opinion or a conviction
- 3.To place in a particular position or attitude; to pose.
noun
- 1.The assumption of an exaggerated pose or attitude.
- 2.The behaviour of some birds as a means of signalling etc.
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