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show off

show off

 
See:
show
part of speech: phrase
definition 1: to show your skills or abilities to other people in order to attract their attention or make them think something good about you.
He's a good skater and he likes to show off on the ice.Tim's little sister is always showing off when his friends come over.
similar words:
brag
definition 2: to show (something) to others with pride or with too much pride.
Kevin showed off his new car by driving slowly through the neighborhood.