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show off

UK /ˌʃəʊ ˈɒf/US /ˌʃoʊ ˈɔf/

verb 2
/ˈʃoʊ ˌɔf/ noun 1
forms 6

verb2

•
To attract attention to for the purpose of bragging or personal exhibitionism; to demonstrate a skill, talent or property for the purpose of bragging or personal exhibitionism.
- She loves to show off her driving prowess.
- She loves to show off when she gets behind the wheel of a car.
•
To exhibit the best attributes of something.
- Grocery stores show off their produce by placing the most attractive specimens in front.

show-off

UK /ˈʃəʊ ˌɒf/US /ˈʃoʊ ˌɔf/

noun1

•
One who shows off; a person given to egotistically demonstrating their prowess or ability.
- Quit being such a show-off, before someone gets hurt.

forms

showed off · shown off · showing off · shows off · show offs · show-offs

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