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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun The act of showing off.
  • noun One who shows off.

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  • noun A person given to egotistically attempting to demonstrate prowess or ability.

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Examples

  • Unfortunately, her skittish energy didn't blend into the community's mosaic of emotion - she was called a showoff, too emotional, childish.

    Steven Denlinger: Microscope of Grief 2008

  • Rep. Leonard Boswell (D-IA.), Maryland State Senator (and constitutional law professor) Jamie Raskin, future-person Lawrence Lessig, name showoff Zephyr Teachout, The Nation's

    Reason Magazine 2010

  • Rep. Leonard Boswell (D-IA.), Maryland State Senator (and constitutional law professor) Jamie Raskin, future-person Lawrence Lessig, name showoff Zephyr Teachout, The Nation's

    Reason Magazine 2010

  • Rep. Leonard Boswell (D-IA.), Maryland State Senator (and constitutional law professor) Jamie Raskin, future-person Lawrence Lessig, name showoff Zephyr Teachout, The Nation's

    Reason Magazine 2010

  • As a designer I tend to want to add a ton of stuff to "showoff" my skills but in most cases where I over indulge I tend to cloud the message.

    Boagworld recommends 2010

  • It is a "showoff" for all the kids with dads who are in other countries sending money home.

    Glenwood Springs Post Independent - Top Stories Immigrant Stories Glenwood Springs 2010

  • And he's unimpressed with other celebrities who use the device to "showoff".

    Femalefirst.co.uk - Celebrity Gossip + Lifestyle Magazine 2010

  • And he's unimpressed with other celebrities who use the device to "showoff".

    Femalefirst.co.uk - Celebrity Gossip + Lifestyle Magazine 2010

  • Events feature several startups chosen to 'showoff' their products & services to the press, influential bloggers, investors and those interested in learning about what's hot in tech.

    Web 2.0 Expo Blog 2009

  • My last order was a bootcut made of dark "showoff" denim with red threads and an occitan cross behind: it is a marvel! ...

    Epinions Recent Content for Home 2009

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