Definition of "show off" in English

Verb

1. To exhibit the best attributes of something.

   • Grocery stores show off their produce by placing the most attractive specimens in front.

2. To attract attention to for the purpose of bragging or personal exhibitionism; to demonstrate a skill, talent or property for the purpose of bragging or personal exhibitionism.

   • She loves to show off her driving prowess.
   • She loves to show off when she gets behind the wheel of a car.

Noun

1. Nonstandard spelling of show-off.