👉 Showboater is a person who pretends to be something or someone they are not, often for the purpose of public spectacle or attention. This can range from making up stories about oneself in order to gain fame and recognition to using exaggerated or silly behavior to attract attention and interest. The term originated in the early 20th century and is still used today to describe a person who pretends to be someone they are not for the sake of public displays or entertainment.
