Show off — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Show off

Show off (verb)

  1. to display proudly
  2. to seek to attract attention by conspicuous behavior

Show off (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to engage in attention-getting playful or boisterous behavior

    "the athletes warmed up, happily showing off for the crowd before the match officially started"

    similar: act up, clown (around), cut up, fool around, horse around, hotdog, monkey (around), showboat, skylark
    related: carry on, misbehave, roughhouse, caper, cavort, disport, frisk, frolic, gambol, lark, rollick, romp, carouse, maffick, revel, roar, wassail

  2. to present so as to invite notice or attention

    "she just wants to show off her new jewelry"

    similar: display, disport, exhibit, expose, flash, flaunt, lay out, parade, produce, show, sport, strut, unveil
    related: brandish, flourish, wave, advertise, air, announce, blaze, broadcast, herald, placard, post, proclaim, publicize, sound, trumpet, divulge, talk (about), tell (of), bare, discover, reveal, uncloak, uncover, unmask
    near: camouflage, disguise, mask, conceal, cover, curtain, enshroud, hide, obscure, occlude, occult, shroud, veil

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Show off

The most common words with a similar meaning to Show off:

act up, clown (around), cut up, fool around, horse around, hotdog, monkey (around), showboat, skylark, display, disport, exhibit, expose, flash, flaunt, lay out, parade, produce, show, sport, strut, unveil

Related Words for Show off

carry on, misbehave, roughhouse, caper, cavort, frisk, frolic, gambol, lark, rollick, romp, carouse, maffick, revel, roar, wassail, brandish, flourish, wave, advertise, air, announce, blaze, broadcast, herald, placard, post, proclaim, publicize, sound

Near Antonyms of Show off

camouflage, disguise, mask, conceal, cover, curtain, enshroud, hide, obscure, occlude, occult, shroud, veil

Word Forms of Show off

Inflections: showed off, shown off, showing off, shows off

Origin & Etymology of Show off

First known use: 1750t

Frequently Asked Questions about Show off

What does "Show off" mean?

"Show off" means to display proudly. As a verb, it is defined as: to display proudly. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Show off"?

Other words for "Show off" include act up, clown (around), cut up, fool around, horse around, hotdog, monkey (around) and showboat. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Show off" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Show off"?

There are 62 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Show off". Common alternatives include act up, clown (around), cut up, fool around, horse around, hotdog, monkey (around), showboat, skylark and display.

How do you use "Show off" in a sentence?

Examples of "Show off" in a sentence: "the athletes warmed up, happily showing off for the crowd before the match officially started"; "she just wants to show off her new jewelry".

Is "Show off" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Show off" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Show off"?

First known use: 1750t.

What is another word for "Show off" meaning "to engage in attention-getting playful or boisterous behavior"?

When "Show off" (verb) means to engage in attention-getting playful or boisterous behavior, synonyms include act up, clown (around), cut up, fool around, horse around and hotdog.

What is another word for "Show off" meaning "to present so as to invite notice or attention"?

When "Show off" (verb) means to present so as to invite notice or attention, synonyms include display, disport, exhibit, expose, flash and flaunt.