Definitions

show off

[shoh-awf, -of] / ˈʃoʊˌɔf, -ˌɒf /

VERB

flaunt; brag

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brag flaunt

STRONG

grandstand

WEAK

advertise boast brandish demonstrate display disport exhibit expose flash hand a line hotdog make a spectacle of parade spread out swagger trot out

Antonyms

WEAK

be modest cower shy away

NOUN

person who brags

Synonyms

STRONG

bighead bigmouth braggadocio braggart bragger daredevil egotist extrovert grandstander ham hot dog vaunter

WEAK

boaster exhibitionist swaggerer vulgarian

Antonyms

WEAK

introvert

Example Sentences

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Many media watchers have noted that Nexstar’s move to pull Jimmy Kimmel’s show off its stations last year came as the FCC was reviewing the deal to merge with Tegna.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

While “Is God Is” borrows from some of those films, it’s not trying to show off.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

And Colbert got to show off his musical chops.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Her irreverent photographs show off the style: They are framed waist down or shoulders up, from ground level or from far above.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

I didn’t bring you here to show off.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

show off

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