Definition of Show off

to deliberately act in a way to showcase your superiority or get attention

Examples of Show off in a sentence

In an effort to impress his girlfriend, the boy tried to show off his skills and talent in the football game he played with his friends.  🔊

If you try to show off to someone, you will likely embarrass yourself even further if you make a mistake.  🔊

I wanted to prove that I was better than my brother, so I would show off by flaunting my superior grades around my parents.  🔊

Someone that likes to show off to everyone around them is often regarded as an attention seeker that should be ignored.  🔊

Young children are prone to try and show off to their parents because they enjoy getting their undivided attention.  🔊

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