Showing results for showed off. Search instead for Show+Off.

showed off

VERB

flaunt; brag

Synonyms

WEAK

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

Antonyms

WEAK

be modest cower shy away

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Nollywood actress and producer Monica Friday, showed off the flags of seven countries, including that of Iran, embroidered on her purple ball gown.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Patel showed off the bourbon that bears his name.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Influencers showed off their high-protein diets filled with protein powders, eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, poultry and red meat.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Charles showed off his cheeky side when he cracked a number of jokes during the state dinner, which landed well with a receptive audience.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

I nodded, remembering how he’d practically trembled in my mom’s presence as he showed off his new Butterfly detector.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin