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show off

show off

 
See:
show
part of speech: phrase
definition 1: to display one's skills or abilities for the enjoyment of impressing others or in order to attract attention to oneself.
She was good at skating and loved to show off if people were watching.He's always showing off for the girls.
synonyms:
flaunt, grandstand, showboat
similar words:
boast, brag, gasconade, parade, sport, strut, swagger
definition 2: to show (something) to others with pride or because of a need to impress.
She showed off her new baby to all her relatives.He's always showing off his trophies to anyone who might be interested.I can't resist showing off the sweater I just made. It came out quite nicely.He'd learned some new card tricks and wanted to show them off to the guests.