boast
He always tries to show off by talking about his expensive car.
show off — 2 meanings
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phrasal verb2 meanings
show offsame phrase
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display something proudly
She loves to show off her cooking skills at family gatherings.
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1. boast
B1informalspoken
To act in a way that draws attention to yourself because you want others to admire you, often by talking about your achievements or possessions.
He always tries to show off by talking about his expensive car.
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To display something or someone so that people will notice and admire it or them.
She loves to show off her cooking skills at family gatherings.
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