SHOW OFF


Meaning of SHOW OFF in English

1.

If you say that someone is showing off, you are criticizing them for trying to impress people by showing in a very obvious way what they can do or what they own.

All right, there’s no need to ~...

PHRASAL VERB: V P disapproval

2.

If you ~ something that you have, you show it to a lot of people or make it obvious that you have it, because you are proud of it.

Naomi was showing off her engagement ring...

He actually enjoys his new hair-style and has decided to start showing it off.

PHRASAL VERB: V P n (not pron), V n P

3.

see also show-off

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