to be intentionally overdramatic in an action that doesn't accomplish anything except drama. This word is named after Barack Obama, who is much less nobama than most political figures.
Russia trying to flex its muscle by sending warships to Cuba is very nobama. Hello??? The Cold War is over and nobody's intimidated by the Russian military anymore!
This term is used to departmentalize politicians into the category of those who want to be in politics but really haven't the know how or intelligence to make anything happen.
The guy gave a hell of a speech, and looked damn good in a suit, but he got sent home after his first term for being such a Nobama.