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Synonyms

flag-waver

American  
[flag-wey-ver] / ˈflægˌweɪ vər /

noun

  1. a person who signals by waving a flag.

  2. an enthusiastic, demonstrative patriot.

  3. a song or musical number intended to arouse patriotic fervor.

Etymology

Origin of flag-waver

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

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To win the competition at Barbados’ annual summerlong Crop Over festival, a flag-waver must make “the most spectacular use of the flag” in leading the charge of the band.

From Slate • Jun. 17, 2019

He became a flag-waver for natural gas – “Mr Gas”, as Fortune magazine once called him.

From The Guardian • Aug. 30, 2018

Cohen is the furthest thing from a proselytizer or a flag-waver.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2015

“Did you have a nice weekend?” the flag-waver asked.

From New York Times • Jun. 27, 2011

I know I sound like a flag-waver but I don't care.

From Gigolo by Ferber, Edna

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