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to show off
[phrase form: show]
01
to act in a way that is intended to impress others
Intransitive
02
to proudly display the positive qualities or attributes of something in order to showcase its best features
Transitive: to show off qualities of something
show off
v
Example
The chef showed off by creating an intricate dessert.
He was showing off by lifting the heaviest weights at the gym.
He took every opportunity to show off.
The student kept showing off by answering all the questions before anyone else had a chance.
The child proudly showed off his superhero-themed underpants.
