1 C1 idiomatic slang
To present oneself as tough, bold, or confident in front of others, often in an exaggerated or false way.
"He was fronting himself off in front of his mates, but everyone could see he was nervous."
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front oneself off
C1 slang inseparable transitive
To present oneself in a bold, confident, or confrontational way, often projecting a tougher image than one truly has.
In plain English
To act confident or tough in front of others, sometimes pretending to be braver or stronger than you really are.
What does "front oneself off" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
British urban/street slang. Rare and highly informal. Related to 'fronting' — putting on a brave face or false persona. Avoid in formal or academic contexts.
Words that pair with "front oneself off"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
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How to conjugate "front oneself off"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
front oneself off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
fronts oneself off
he/she/it
Past simple
fronted oneself off
yesterday
Past participle
fronted oneself off
have + pp
-ing form
fronting oneself off
continuous
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