showing off
"Showing off" involves displaying abilities, possessions, or achievements to attract attention or admiration, often seen as boastful.
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Definition
B2Social Interaction
(informal)Displaying one's abilities, possessions, or achievements to attract attention or admiration.
Example
- He was showing off his new car to his friends.
B2Behavioral Psychology
(informal)Acting in a way intended to impress others or draw attention to oneself.
Example
- The children were showing off to get their teacher's approval.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "showing off":
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