flag-waver
Americannoun
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a person who signals by waving a flag.
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an enthusiastic, demonstrative patriot.
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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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I have never been a flag-waver or nationalistic, but I do love what I might call Britishness – and it’s the Britishness of Monty Python and Terry, that anti-establishment streak of irreverence.
From The Guardian • Jan. 23, 2020
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
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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