Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

show-off

/ˈʃoʊ ˌɔf/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.49 in modern English

Syllables: show-off
IPA: /ˈʃoʊ ˌɔf/

19

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One who shows off; a person given to egotistically demonstrating their prowess or ability.

Example Sentences

"Quit being such a show-off, before someone gets hurt."
"“Don’t tell me what to do, you double-crossing little show-off!” he grated. “Here, stand aside there, and let a man pass.”"
"He was still a tad disgruntled about being used as a work-horse, but he allowed this feeling to be repressed in favor of the pomp and circumstance of the parade. He was, after all, a bit of a show-off when he could get away with it. And that is a real understatement!"
"Totally obsessive fans are a good measure of a ride’s popularity, but they’re kind of a pain in the ass, too. They lipsynch the soundtrack, cadge souvenirs and pester you with smarmy, show-off questions."

Etymology

Deverbal from show off.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈʃoʊ ˌɔf/
British English: /ˈʃəʊ ˌɒf/

Inflected Forms

show-offs (plural) showoff (alternative)

Phrases

show-offery

Synonyms

exhibitionist

Questions

How do you pronounce show-off?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊ ˌɔf/.
What does show-off mean?: One who shows off; a person given to egotistically demonstrating their prowess or ability.
Where does show-off come from?: Deverbal from show off.

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