Pronunciation: /ˈʃoʊɪŋ ˈɔf/
noun the act of displaying one's abilities or possessions in a boastful manner
A1 She was always showing off her new phone.
A2 The kids were showing off their dance moves at the party.
B1 His constant showing off of his wealth was starting to annoy his friends.
B2 The fashion designer's runway show was a display of extravagant showing off.
C1 The actor's showing off of his awards and accolades was seen as arrogant by some.
C2 The billionaire's lavish parties were just another way of showing off his wealth.
verb displaying one's abilities or possessions in a boastful manner
A1 She is showing off her new dress to her friends.
A2 He was showing off his dance moves at the party last night.
B1 The athlete was showing off his skills during the competition.
B2 The artist enjoys showing off his latest paintings in galleries.
C1 The singer was accused of showing off during her performance.
C2 The CEO was criticized for showing off his wealth with extravagant purchases.
adjective characterized by a desire to attract attention or admiration through ostentatious behavior
A1 She is showing off her new dress.
A2 He always brags about his accomplishments, he's always showing off.
B1 The company's flashy website is just showing off their design skills.
B2 The artist's exhibition was full of showing off their talent.
C1 The politician's speech was more about showing off his intelligence than addressing the real issues.
C2 The fashion designer's runway show was a display of showing off their creative genius.
formal The CEO was criticized for constantly showing off his expensive cars and designer clothes.
informal She's always showing off her new phone to everyone.
slang Stop showing off in front of everyone, it's annoying.
figurative The peacock flaunts its feathers, showing off its beauty to attract a mate.
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