attitudinize

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

attitudinize
    v 1: assume certain affected attitudes [syn: {attitudinize},
         {attitudinise}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Attitudinize \At`ti*tu"di*nize\, v. i.
   To assume affected attitudes; to strike an attitude; to pose.
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         Maria, who is the most picturesque figure, was put to
         attitudinize at the harp.                --Hannah More.
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