flaunt

/ˈflȯnt/

perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse flana to rush around

verb

  1. to display or obtrude oneself to public notice

  2. to wave or flutter showily

  3. to display ostentatiously or impudently : parade

a great flaunting crowd

show exhibit display expose parade flaunt mean to present so as to invite notice or attention. show implies no more than enabling another to see or examine. exhibit stresses putting forward prominently or openly.

idiom

  1. —used to say that a person should not be afraid to show his or her good features and talents