show-off
|show/off|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈʃoʊˌɔf/
🇬🇧
/ˈʃəʊˌɒf/
attention-seeker
Etymology
Etymology Information
'show-off' originates from the English words 'show' and 'off', where 'show' meant 'to display' and 'off' indicated 'away from'.
Historical Evolution
'show' and 'off' combined in the 19th century to form the modern English word 'show-off'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to display something away from oneself', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to display oneself or something pretentiously'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who acts pretentiously or ostentatiously to attract attention or admiration.
He's such a show-off, always bragging about his achievements.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45