Show-offs are people who display their talents or abilities in an effort to gain attention or admiration. The term can be broken down into four crossword solutions: HAMS (4 letters), CUTUPS (6 letters), HOTDOGS (7 letters), and SMARTIES (8 letters). HAMS are people who perform in an overly dramatic or exaggerated manner. CUTUPS are people who make jokes or act silly in order to get attention. HOTDOGS are people who show off their physical skills, such as sports or dance. Finally, SMARTIES are people who flaunt their intelligence or knowledge.