make a spectacle of oneself Definition

spectacle
noun

1. Something that can be seen; a sight, especially one that is impressive, wonderful, disturbing, ridiculous, etc.

Example: The roses make a lovely spectacle
2. A display or exhibition, especially one that is put on for entertaining the public.

Thesaurus: display, pageant, parade, performance, scene, exhibition.
3. Someone or something that attracts attention.

Example: Their squalid room was a revolting spectacle

Derivative: spectacled
adj

Said of certain animals and birds: having ringed markings around the eyes.

Idiom: make a spectacle of oneself

To behave in a way that attracts attention, especially ridicule or scorn. See also spectacles.

Etymology: 14c: from Latin spectaculum, from specere to look.