show-off

noun, often attributive

\ ˈshō-ˌȯf

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Definition of show-off

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : the act of showing off

2 : one that shows off : exhibitionist

show off

showed off; shown off or showed off; showing off; shows off

Definition of show off (Entry 2 of 2)

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

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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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show no sign/signs of

show one's face

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The first known use of show-off was in 1750

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