excessive celebration
Over-the-top jubilation
Excessive celebration is a penalty in American football for prolonged or elaborate displays after scoring or making a big play.
The NFL has historically penalized choreographed dances, props, and group celebrations, though rules have loosened.
The term extends to any situation where someone's jubilation is deemed inappropriate or over the top: He was flagged for excessive celebration after his touchdown dance.
- revelryNoisy, lively celebration
- fanfareCeremonial brass announcement
- gloatingSmug triumph display
- unsportsmanlike conductRule-breaking competitive behavior
- penalty flagSignal for football fouls
jubilation · victory lap · showboating · extravagance · champagne · confetti · fireworks · boasting · partying · victory · touchdown · end zone dance · trophy · dance · parade · popping · spraying · fist-pump
- dirty playcheap shot, cheap shots, dirty play, foul play, late hit
excessive celebrationrestraint
Control over impulses
sportsmanship · composure · stoicism · professionalism · decorum
excessive celebrationmourning
Period following loss
devastation · crushing defeat · despair · dejection · grief
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