Meaning of the word heroics in English

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heroics

US /hɪˈroʊ.ɪks/
UK /hɪˈroʊ.ɪks/

Noun

1.

dangerous or silly actions that are only done to make other people admire you:

Example:
I was in no mood for heroics after my fall and skied very slowly down the mountainside.

Plural Noun

1.

unusual actions or achievements that are far greater than what is expected:

Example:
Her heroics in the last minute of the game gave the team a two-point victory.
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