What does show off mean?

phrv. to display your abilities or possessions to impress others, often in a way that annoys them

show off

🇺🇸 /ˈʃoʊ ɔːf/ 🇬🇧 /ˈʃəʊ ɒf/

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to display your abilities or possessions to impress others, often in a way that annoys them

He loves to show off his new watch to everyone at the office.

to display your abilities or possessions to impress others, often in a way that annoys them