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shows off

shows off is the third-person singular simple present indicative of show off.

Meaning of show off

Verb

show off (third-person singular simple present shows off, present participle showing off, simple past showed off, past participle shown off)

  1. (idiomatic, transitive) To exhibit the best attributes of something.
    • Grocery stores show off their produce by placing the most attractive specimens in front.
    Synonyms:
    parade
  2. (idiomatic, intransitive, transitive) To attract attention to for the purpose of bragging or personal exhibitionism; to demonstrate a skill, talent or property for the purpose of bragging or personal exhibitionism.
    • She loves to show off her driving prowess.

Questions about shows off

What is shows off the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Shows off is the third-person singular simple present indicative of show off.

Words near shows off in the dictionary

  1. shows forth
  2. shows in
  3. shows of force
  4. shows of hands
  5. shows of strength
  6. shows off
  7. shows one's age
  8. shows one's ass
  9. shows one's butt
  10. shows one's cards
  11. shows one's claws

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