noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who shows off; a person given to egotistically demonstrating their prowess or ability.

   "Quit being such a show-off, before someone gets hurt."

2. 2
   someone who deliberately behaves in such a way as to attract attention wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

boastfulbraggartdaredevilexhibitionisthot dogposeur

Example

More examples

"He's a big show-off when girls are around."

Etymology

A deverbal from show off.

Related phrases

show-offery

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