show off
Display for admiration
To show off is to display something proudly or to behave in a way meant to impress others: She showed off her new car, He's always showing off in front of guests.
A show-off is a person who does this habitually—someone who craves attention and admiration.
The phrase carries a mildly negative connotation, suggesting vanity or excessive self-promotion.
Speak with excessive pride
- bragSpeak with excessive pride
- swaggerConfident, boastful manner
- vauntBrag or crow
- gloatRelish superiority smugly
bluster · crow · grandstand · flaunt · trumpet · strut · preen · self-promote
Item publicly displayed
- showcaseCabinet for displaying items
- demonstrateShow or prove something
- presentGift or current moment
- flauntDisplay to provoke envy
parade · model · reveal · unveil · highlight · feature · sport · flash
Showily excessive
- gaudyTastelessly ornate
- showyExcessively eye-catching
- flamboyantStrikingly bold in style
- garishTastelessly showy
glitzy · extravagant · loud · bling · splashy · eye-catching · jazzy · over-the-top
boast
Speak with excessive pride
gloat · bluster · crow · grandstand · flaunt · trumpet · strut · preen · self-promote · hotdog
exhibit
Item publicly displayed
- showcaseCabinet for displaying items
- demonstrateShow or prove something
- presentGift or current moment
flaunt · parade · model · reveal · unveil · highlight · feature · sport · flash · brandish
ostentatious
Showily excessive
- gaudyTastelessly ornate
- showyExcessively eye-catching
- flamboyantStrikingly bold in style
garish · glitzy · extravagant · loud · bling · splashy · eye-catching · jazzy · over-the-top · attention-grabbing
talent
Inborn aptitude
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- masteryComplete skill or control
- prowessOutstanding skill or valor
virtuosity · finesse · artistry · technique · flair · dexterity · showmanship · trick · stunt · flourish
- Braggingbrag, gloat, flex, swagger, strut
- showing offboasting, bragged, bragging, boasted, flaunting
- arrogancearrogant, conceited, pompous, vain, haughty
- ego termsbig ego, bruised ego, ego boost, ego trip, fragile ego
- highlightemphasize, highlight, accentuate, underscore, underline
- Playground Insultsbaby, brat, crybaby, dummy, dork
show offblend in
Become part of surroundings
keep a low profile · hide · downplay · understate · play down
show offhide
Conceal or pelt
conceal · downplay · keep quiet · keep secret · cover up
show, off, offer, shown, showing, offering, take off, offered, show-off