Show off
verb
To show or display something in order to impress others.
She always shows off her new clothes when we meet.
Often appears as...
- show off skills
- show off achievements
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To perform or behave in a way designed to attract attention or admiration.
Tom was just showing off because Mary was there.
Often appears as...
- show off for attention
- show off to impress
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A person who tries to impress others by showing or bragging about their abilities or possessions.
He's such a show off, always talking about his latest purchases.
Often appears as...
- act like a show off
- be a show off
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To show or display something in order to impress others.
She always shows off her new clothes when we meet.
Often appears as...
- show off skills
- show off achievements
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To perform or behave in a way designed to attract attention or admiration.
Tom was just showing off because Mary was there.
Often appears as...
- show off for attention
- show off to impress
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A person who tries to impress others by showing or bragging about their abilities or possessions.
He's such a show off, always talking about his latest purchases.
Often appears as...
- act like a show off
- be a show off
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Connotation of Arrogance
Can suggest the person is being arrogant or overly proud.
He was showing off his luxurious car at the party.
Pro Tip 2/3Common in Groups
Often used when someone tries to stand out in a group.
She started showing off her dance moves at the club.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive or Negative
Can be positive or negative, depending on context.
I was proud to show off my student's artwork.
Pro Tip 1/3Connotation of Arrogance
Can suggest the person is being arrogant or overly proud.
He was showing off his luxurious car at the party.
Pro Tip 2/3Common in Groups
Often used when someone tries to stand out in a group.
She started showing off her dance moves at the club.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive or Negative
Can be positive or negative, depending on context.
I was proud to show off my student's artwork.
Pro Tip 1/3Connotation of Arrogance
Can suggest the person is being arrogant or overly proud.
He was showing off his luxurious car at the party.
Pro Tip 2/3Common in Groups
Often used when someone tries to stand out in a group.
She started showing off her dance moves at the club.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive or Negative
Can be positive or negative, depending on context.
I was proud to show off my student's artwork.
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