show away
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Register: archaic
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I behaved with sense and propriety, & did not attempt at all to show away […].
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “show away” mean?
To show off.
Is “show away” formal or informal?
show away is generally archaic.