Thesaurus
show off
Synonyms and Antonyms of show off
1 to engage in attention-getting playful or boisterous behavior the athletes warmed up, happily showing off for the crowd before the match officially started Synonyms act up, clown (around), fool around, horse around, hotdog, monkey (around), showboat, cut up, skylarkRelated Words carry on, misbehave; roughhouse; caper, cavort, disport, frisk, frolic, gambol, lark, rollick, romp; carouse, maffick, revel, roar, wassail
2 to present so as to invite notice or attention she just wants to show off her new jewelry Synonyms display, disport, exhibit, expose, flash, flaunt, lay out, parade, produce, show, sport, strut, unveilRelated Words brandish, flourish, wave; advertise, air, announce, blaze, broadcast, herald, placard, post, proclaim, publicize, sound, trumpet; divulge, talk (about), tell (of); bare, discover, reveal, uncloak, uncover, unmaskNear Antonyms camouflage, disguise, mask; conceal, cover, curtain, enshroud, hide, obscure, occlude, occult, shroud, veil
From the M-W Editors
Learn More about show off
-
See words that rhyme with show off Dictionary: Definition of show off Spanish Central: Translation of show off Nglish: Translation of show off for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of show off for Arabic speakers
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up show off? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!