Learn English – Term for group of guys attempting to show who is alpha

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Similar to pissing contest – but not in an aggressive manner. Just each guy attempting to out talk one another to show they are the leader / in charge.

Sample sentence:

Well, that meeting was more of a X than being productive with Greg trying to show he was in control.

Best Answer

posturing

  1. To assume a certain, often exaggerated body position; pose.
  2. To assume a certain attitude or behave in a certain way, especially to make an impression or gain an advantage: "They postured as Southern Loyalists to win the support of ex-Confederates" (James M. Smallwood).
  3. Zoology To assume a certain position of the body or of body parts, often as part of a display.
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