Exhibitionism
(noun)
- The practice of displaying or showing off one's body or sexual organs in public.
- The act of seeking attention or admiration by displaying one's talents, abilities, or wealth.
Origin:
From the latin word "exhibere" meaning "to show" or "to exhibit" and the suffix "-ism," which denotes a practice or belief. the word has been in use since the 19th century.
Examples:
- His exhibitionism led to his arrest for indecent exposure.
- Her exhibitionism on social media brought her a lot of attention.
- His exhibitionism at the party made him the center of attention.
- The artist's exhibitionism was evident in his bold and controversial works.
- His exhibitionism was a sign of his deep-seated insecurity.