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flosser

flosser

9.9
A person who shows off things like money or clothes to impress others
  • noun
  • /ˈflɔsər/
  • Slang
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  • He acted like a flosser at the party, showing off his designer clothes and expensive watch.

Examples

  • Everyone knew she was a flosser because she always talked about her new car and luxury vacations.

  • Instead of being humble, he preferred to be a flosser and brag about his wealth.

  • He is such a flosser with his new sports car.

  • Some flossers like to show off their designer clothes.

  • He acted like a flosser at the party, showing off his designer clothes and expensive watch.

  • Everyone knew she was a flosser because she always talked about her new car and luxury vacations.

  • Instead of being humble, he preferred to be a flosser and brag about his wealth.

Synonyms

blowhard
vsflosser
  • Offensive
22 8.2

A person who talks too much and brags about themselves

relies more on visible displays and stylish items to create an impression
big spender
vsflosser
15 4.2

A person who buys many expensive things to show off

is about impressing others by showing wealth through possessions and style
show-off
vsflosser
  • Offensive
12 4.8

A person who tries to get attention by doing things to impress others

is focused specifically on showing wealth, possessions, or stylish items to impress
exhibitionist
vsflosser
7 7.5

Someone who behaves to get attention by showing off skills or style

aims specifically to impress others through visible wealth, possessions, or fashion
braggart
vsflosser
  • Offensive
4 7.7

A person who talks a lot about themselves to show off

displays success mainly through visible wealth, possessions, or fashionable items
flyboy
vsflosser
  • Slang
3 8.4

A young man who dresses and acts in a showy, attention-seeking way

covers the same showy aim but highlights wealth or possessions as the cause
swisher
vsflosser
  • UK
2 9.4

A person who walks or moves in a smooth, showy way to get attention

is focused more on displaying material wealth, possessions, or fashion than movement
vulgarian
vsflosser
  • Offensive
2 9.3

A person who shows off money and behaves in a rude, tasteless way

is the informal term for showing off wealth or style without stressing taste
showboater
vsflosser
  • Informal
1 7.9

A person who shows off to get attention

is about impressing others mainly with money, goods, or fashion
popinjay
vsflosser
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A vain, talkative person who likes to show off

leans more on visible displays of wealth and style to make an impression
bragger
vsflosser
  • Offensive
1 4.9

A person who talks proudly about their success or things they own

focuses more on impressing by showing money, goods, or stylish appearance
fancy Dan
vsflosser
  • Offensive
9.9

A man who dresses and acts in a flashy way to attract attention

emphasizes using wealth or belongings and style to create that impression
gussy
vsflosser
  • Archaic
9.9

A person who dresses in bright clothes to get attention

is similarly informal but centers on boasting wealth or possessions to impress
swaggerer
vsflosser
7.9

A person who walks and acts very confidently, often bragging

is more about impressing through material display and stylish possessions
swasher
vsflosser
  • Archaic
9.9

A person who behaves proudly and brags about themselves

matches the boastful attitude but centers on showing wealth or stylish goods
trumper
vsflosser
  • Archaic
9.6

A person who brags loudly to get attention

is centred on displaying wealth, possessions, or fashion rather than just boasting verbally

How Showy

flosser
  • Slang
9.9
braggart
  • Offensive
4 7.7
poser
  • Offensive
26 8.0

Surface Forms

flosser singular
flossers plural

Morphology

flosser = floss (semi-transparent) = floss + er

Morphologically regular (verb + '-er'), but the slang sense 'show off' is nonliteral relative to the dental meaning and may not be predictable for learners.

Etymology

A helpful way to remember the slang flosser is to think of floss as bright thread or shine that people show to impress others, and -er as 'one who'. So a flosser is someone who 'shows off' their wealth or style.