exhibitionism
noun [U] /ˌek.sɪˈbɪʃ.ən.ɪ.zəm/Definition
› disapproving behaviour which tries to attract attention: It's exhibitionism to flaunt wealth so blatantly.Attention-seeking, distracting and showing off › formal someone's enjoyment of showing their sexual organs in publicSexual activity in generalPhysical and sexual assault and abduction
(Definition of exhibitionism noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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