Transcription
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- [shoh awf, of]
- /ʃoʊ ɔf, ɒf/
- /ʃəʊ ɒf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shoh awf, of]
- /ʃoʊ ɔf, ɒf/
Definitions of show-off word
- noun show-off a person given to pretentious display. 1
- noun show-off the act of showing off. 1
- noun show-off sb who is boastful 1
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Origin of show-off
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1770-80; noun use of verb phrase show off
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Parts of speech for Show-off
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
show-off popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for show-off
noun show-off
- bag of wind — windbag.
- big-timer — Informal. the highest or most important level in any profession or occupation: She's a talented violinist, but she's not ready for the big time.
- bighead — a conceited person
- bigmouth — a noisy, indiscreet, or boastful person
- braggadocio — vain empty boasting
See also
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