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  • verb transitive, idiomatic To exhibit the best attributes of something.
  • verb transitive and intransitive, idiomatic 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.
  • noun one who shows off.

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  • verb display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously

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