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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
One who shows off; a person given to egotistically demonstrating their prowess or ability..
Quit being such a show-off, before someone gets hurt.
“Don’t tell me what to do, you double-crossing little show-off!” he grated. “Here, stand aside there, and let a man pass.”
He was still a tad disgruntled about being used as a work-horse, but he allowed this feeling to be repressed in favor of the pomp and circumstance of the parade. He was, after all, a bit of a show-off when he could get away with it. And that is a real understatement!
Totally obsessive fans are a good measure of a ride’s popularity, but they’re kind of a pain in the ass, too. They lipsynch the soundtrack, cadge souvenirs and pester you with smarmy, show-off questions.
Use show-off when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Show-off means One who shows off; a person given to egotistically demonstrating their prowess or ability..
Common synonyms include exhibitionist.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Quit being such a show-off, before someone gets hurt.
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