showed off; shown off or showed off; showing off; shows off
: to display proudly
wanted to show our new car off
: to seek to attract attention by conspicuous behavior
boys showing off for the girls
Examples of show-off in a Sentence
Verb
the athletes warmed up, happily showing off for the crowd before the match officially started
she just wants to show off her new jewelry
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
Otherwise, this is a visually stunning chassis that will satisfy patient-building component show-offs.
—PCMAG, 1 Mar. 2025
Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 June 2025
Both occasions were a chance for Pitt to show off a new buzzcut reminiscent of his look circa 2004, first unveiled in Mexico City on June 9.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 18 June 2025
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Noun
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These summer show-off container gardens will brighten up any porch or patio all season long—even in the Southern heat.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
Otherwise, this is a visually stunning chassis that will satisfy patient-building component show-offs.
—PCMAG, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
The parade weaves through the historic downtown, bringing together antique cars, floats, and locals looking to show off their red, white, and blue.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 June 2025
Both occasions were a chance for Pitt to show off a new buzzcut reminiscent of his look circa 2004, first unveiled in Mexico City on June 9.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 18 June 2025
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“Show-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/show-off. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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