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Definition of showoff

showoff

/ˈʃoʊˌɔːf/
show · off
Plural:showoffs
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Adjective:showoffy
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showoff Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who ostentatiously displays their abilities, possessions, or accomplishments in order to attract attention and admiration.

Example

"Nobody wanted to practice with him because he was such a showoff on the basketball court."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The closed or hyphenated noun "showoff" (or "show-off") refers to a person, whereas the two-word phrasal verb "show off" refers to the act of displaying one's abilities ostentatiously.

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• Nearby Words

showjumping
showman
showmanship
showoff
showperson
showpiece
showplace

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Showoff. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/showoff
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