show-off

noun
UK: /ˈʃəʊ.ɒf/
US: /ˈʃoʊ.ɔːf/

  1. A person who tries to impress others by showing how good they are at something.

    1. He is such a show-off, always talking about his grades.
    2. Don't be such a show-off just because you won the game this time.

Synonyms

braggart
show-off intransitive-verb

  1. To behave in a way that is intended to attract attention or admiration, and that other people may find annoying.

    1. He's just showing off because he wants everyone to notice him.
    2. The young musician was showing off his skills, trying to impress the record producer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "show-off" is /ˈʃəʊ.ɒf/ in British English and /ˈʃoʊ.ɔːf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "show-off": braggart.

Example usage of "show-off": "He is such a show-off, always talking about his grades.". More examples on the page.