Synonyms of shows off

shows off

verb

present tense third-person singular of show off

1

as in cuts up

to engage in attention-getting playful or boisterous behavior

the athletes warmed up, happily showing off for the crowd before the match officially started

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cuts up
• horses around
• acts up
• fools around
• clowns (around)
• revels
• showboats
• monkeys (around)
• hotdogs
• roars
• carries on
• wassails
• roughhouses
• misbehaves
• skylarks
• capers
• cavorts
• gambols
• romps
• rollicks
• frolics
• larks
• carouses
• frisks
• disports
• mafficks

2

as in displays

to present so as to invite notice or attention

she just wants to show off her new jewelry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• displays
• exhibits
• shows
• flashes
• unveils
• announces
• waves
• exposes
• lays out
• produces
• flaunts
• parades
• sports
• struts
• reveals
• tells (of)
• proclaims
• advertises
• disports
• posts
• talks (about)
• flourishes
• discovers
• broadcasts
• divulges
• airs
• publicizes
• heralds
• brandishes
• sounds
• trumpets
• blazes
• uncovers
• bares
• placards
• unmasks
• uncloaks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• masks
• disguises
• covers
• curtains
• hides
• conceals
• camouflages
• obscures
• occludes
• shrouds
• veils
• enshrouds
• occults