Definitions
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 demonstrateprowess orability .
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Examples
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Unfortunately, her skittish energy didn't blend into the community's mosaic of emotion - she was called a showoff, too emotional, childish.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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And he's unimpressed with other celebrities who use the device to "showoff".
Femalefirst.co.uk - Celebrity Gossip + Lifestyle Magazine 2010
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And he's unimpressed with other celebrities who use the device to "showoff".
Femalefirst.co.uk - Celebrity Gossip + Lifestyle Magazine 2010
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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
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My last order was a bootcut made of dark "showoff" denim with red threads and an occitan cross behind: it is a marvel! ...
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