show off
[verb]
Synonyms:
- exhibit, demonstrate, display, flaunt, parade
- boast, blow one's own trumpet, brag, swagger
[noun]
exhibitionist, boaster, braggart, poseur

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Related Words: boast, brag, swagger

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

show off phrasal verb (see also show)

1. to try to make people admire your abilities, achievements, or possessions – used to show disapproval ⇒ show-off:
He couldn’t resist showing off on the tennis court.

2. show something ↔ off to show something to a lot of people because you are very proud of it:
a picture of the restaurant’s owners showing off their award

3. show something ↔ off if one thing shows off something else, it makes the other thing look especially attractive Synonym : complement:
The white dress showed off her dark skin beautifully.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

ˈshow-off noun [countable] informal
someone who always tries to show how clever or skilled they are so that other people will admire them – often used to show disapproval:
She’s a bit of a show-off.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

show off
show off (something)
to cause something to be seen and admired.
The ballet music gives the Kirov's male dancers a chance to show off their astonishing leaps.

She was wearing a deep-purple dress that showed off her slim figure.

Oscar was so proud of the car that he couldn't wait to get to school to show it off.

to do something to attract attention to yourself.
He shows off all the time, and you wonder if he's ever just a regular, real person.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

show off something
show off (something)
to cause something to be seen and admired.
The ballet music gives the Kirov's male dancers a chance to show off their astonishing leaps.

She was wearing a deep-purple dress that showed off her slim figure.

Oscar was so proud of the car that he couldn't wait to get to school to show it off.

to do something to attract attention to yourself.
He shows off all the time, and you wonder if he's ever just a regular, real person.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

show off
to try to attract attention, to display something
My friend has bought a lot of new clothes that he is trying to show off.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

show-off
a person who brags a lot
The girl is a show-off and is always trying to impress other people.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

show off
v. phr.
1. To put out nicely for people to see; display; exhibit.
The Science Fair gave Julia a chance to show off her shell collection.
The girls couldn't wait to show off their fine needlework to our visitors.
2. informal To try to attract attention; also, try to attract attention to.
The children always show off when we have company.
Joe hasn't missed a chance to show off his muscles since that pretty girl moved in next door.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲