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show off

  • /ˌʃəʊ ˈɒf/ UK
  • /ˌʃoʊ ˈɔf/ US
  • /ˌʃoʊ ˈɑf/ cot caught merger

verb shows off · showing off · showed off · shown off

  1. idiomatic, transitive To exhibit the best attributes of something. Grocery stores show off their produce by placing the most attractive specimens in front.
  2. idiomatic, intransitive, transitive 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.

noun show offs

  1. nonstandard Nonstandard spelling of show-off.show-off

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