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flag-waving

[ flag-wey-ving ]

/ ˈflægˌweɪ vɪŋ /

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noun

an ostentatiously emotional display of patriotism or factionalism.

Origin of flag-waving

First recorded in 1890–95

Words nearby flag-waving

flag seat, flag smut, flag station, flag up, flag-waver, flag-waving, flagella, flagellant, flagellar, flagellar antigen, flagellata

Example sentences from the Web for flag-waving

The family stood in front of a living backdrop of smiling, applauding, flag-waving supporters.

Election Night 2012: Fashion of Jubilation And Mourning |Robin Givhan |November 7, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
In 1995, I was thrust into the role of reluctant, flag-waving feminist and emotionally-focused artist/advocate.

Alanis Morissette On Why America Must Embrace the Feminine |Alanis Morissette |November 1, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Flag-waving crowds lining the streets cheered and broke into impromptu renditions of God Save The Queen as the monarch passed.

Philip in Royal Prayers |Tom Sykes |June 5, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
And in Israel, they are often the worst of flag-waving patriots, ugly, mean, and drunk with their power.

Can You Be a Zionist If No One Thinks You Are? |Jay Michaelson |March 19, 2012 |DAILY BEAST

They were met by streets of flag-waving civilians after driving out elite forces led by Gaddafi's son only hours earlier.

Latest in Libya: Complete Coverage |The Daily Beast |August 27, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
His eyes kept straying to the rioting, flag-waving grand-stands.

Rough-Hewn |Dorothy Canfield
Both were so eager to be abroad in the battle that they did not miss the flag-waving.

We Can't Have Everything |Rupert Hughes

British Dictionary definitions for flag-waving

flag-waving

noun

informal

an emotional appeal or display intended to arouse patriotic or nationalistic feeling
(as modifier)a flag-waving speech

Derived forms of flag-waving

flag-waver, noun