show off one's looks or ability
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to show off; to be vain
informalA pejorative term used to mock someone for being overly proud of their appearance, possessions, or skills. It carries a strong tone of disdain and is mostly used in spoken, informal contexts.
Chuān穿
jiàn件
xīn新
yī衣
shang裳
，
yǒu有
shén什
me么
zhí值
dé得
chòu臭
měi美
de的
？
What's there to show off about just wearing a new piece of clothing?
Bié别
chòu臭
měi美
le了
，
shéi谁
bù不
zhī知
dào道
nǐ你
nà那
liǎng两
xià下
zi子
。
Stop showing off, everyone knows your limited skills.
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Gāng刚
huì会
tán弹
yī一
shǒu首
qǔ曲
zi子
，
jiù就
zài在
dà大
jiā家
miàn面
qián前
chòu臭
měi美
qǐ起
lái来
le了
。
He just learned to play one tune and is already showing off in front of everyone.
Tā他
zhěng整
tiān天
chòu臭
měi美
zì自
jǐ己
de的
xīn新
chē车
，
fán烦
sǐ死
le了
。
He shows off his new car all day long; it's so annoying.