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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