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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Showy or show-off

when I want to describe someone who is arrogant which word should I use showy person or show-off?do they have the same meaning. could you explain the difference if you please?
  

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'Show-off' is the appropriate informal term. 'Showy person' is not right; I'm not sure what that might mean—perhaps an extrovert.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Show-off' is the appropriate informal term.
  • 'Showy person' is not right; I'm not sure what that might mean—perhaps an extrovert.
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'Show-off' is the appropriate informal term. 'Showy person' is not right; I'm not sure what that might mean—perhaps an extrovert.
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Showy is used for performances or things; it is not used for people.
Show-off is used for people, not for things.

The orchid is a showy flower.
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Thank you very much
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