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Verb show-off has 1 sense
- flaunt, flash, show off, ostentate, swank - display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously; "he showed off his new sports car"
--1 is one way to expose, exhibit, display
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Showing-off
Description:
Show-off, also known as showing-off, refers to the act of displaying one's abilities, possessions, or achievements in an ostentatious or boastful manner. It often involves seeking attention or admiration from others through exaggerated actions or statements.
Sample Sentences:
- She couldn't resist showing off her new designer handbag to her friends.
- During the party, he continually interrupted conversations to show off his knowledge of obscure facts.
- The athlete's performance at the championship was not merely a victory but a grand showing-off of his exceptional skills.
- Although he claimed it was unintentional, his constant humble-bragging about his expensive car seemed more like showing-off than anything else.
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