Definition of grandstanding in English English dictionary
Grandstanding means behaving in a way that makes people pay attention to you instead of thinking about more important matters. Opponents of the measure say it's political grandstanding that could prove devastating to the economy. an action that is intended to make people notice and admire you
A grandstand is a covered stand with rows of seats for people to sit on at sporting events. a large structure that has many rows of seats where people sit and watch sports competitions, games, or races
a stand at a racecourse or stadium consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats that are under a protective roof the audience at a stadium or racetrack perform ostentatiously in order to impress the audience and with an eye to the applause; "She never misses a chance to grandstand