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show off

verb

Definition of SHOW OFF

transitive verb
:  to display proudly <wanted to show our new car off>
intransitive verb
:  to seek to attract attention by conspicuous behavior <boys showing off for the girls>
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First Known Use of SHOW OFF

circa 1793

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