act up when guests arrive; show off for visitors
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
(of children) to act spoiled and make a fuss when there are guests; to show off in front of visitors
informalUsually describes children's attention-seeking behavior when visitors are present. Often implies the child becomes hyperactive or performs for an audience. Informal and slightly humorous tone.
Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
zhēn真
rén人
lái来
fēng疯
，
yī一
jiàn见
kè客
rén人
jiù就
biǎo表
yǎn演
chàng唱
gē歌
tiào跳
wǔ舞
。
This kid really acts up when there are guests—he starts singing and dancing the moment visitors arrive.
Bié别
rén人
lái来
fēng疯
le了
，
kuài快
huí回
fáng房
jiān间
zuò做
zuò作
yè业
qù去
。
Stop showing off and go back to your room to do your homework.
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Wǒ我
jiā家
hái孩
zi子
yǒu有
diǎn点
rén人
lái来
fēng疯
，
nín您
bié别
jiàn见
guài怪
。
My child gets a bit hyper when we have company—please don't mind him.