attitudinize

 
Pronunciation: /ˌatɪˈtjuːdɪnʌɪz/
(also attitudinise)

verb

[no object]
  • adopt or express a particular attitude or attitudes, typically just for effect: her column is an exercise in smug attitudinizing

Derivatives

attitudinizer

noun

Origin:

late 16th century: from Italian attitudine (see attitude) + -ize