show off
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verbDefinition of SHOW OFF
transitive verb : to display proudly <wanted to show our new car off>
intransitive verb
: to seek to attract attention by conspicuous behavior <boys showing off for the girls>
See Examples of SHOW OFF
- <the athletes warmed up, happily showing off for the crowd before the match officially started>
- <she just wants to show off her new jewelry>
First Known Use of SHOW OFF
circa 1793
Related to SHOW OFF
- Synonyms
- act up, clown (around), fool around, horse around, hotdog, monkey (around), showboat, cut up, skylark
Rhymes with SHOW OFF
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