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noun
an ostentatiously emotional display of patriotism or factionalism.
Origin:
1890–95
1890–95
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Flag-waving
is always a great word to know.
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| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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World English Dictionary
| flag-waving | |
| —n | |
| informal | |
| a. an emotional appeal or display intended to arouse patriotic or nationalistic feeling | |
| b. (as modifier): a flag-waving speech | |
| 'flag-waver | |
| —n | |
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