Definition of show-off
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: the act of showing off
2
: one that shows off : exhibitionist
show off
verb
showed off; shown off or showed off; showing off; shows off
Definition of show off (Entry 2 of 2)
: to display proudly
wanted to show our new car off
: to seek to attract attention by conspicuous behavior
boys showing off for the girls
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The first known use of show-off was in 1750
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