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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024flaunt /flɔnt/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object]- to show or display too much:to flaunt her wealth by wearing flashy diamonds.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024flaunt (flônt),USA pronunciation v.i. - to parade or display oneself conspicuously, defiantly, or boldly.
- to wave conspicuously in the air.
v.t. - to parade or display ostentatiously:to flaunt one's wealth.
- to ignore or treat with disdain:He was expelled for flaunting military regulations.
n. - the act of flaunting.
- [Obs.]something flaunted.
- 1560–70; of obscure origin, originally; compare Norwegian dialect, dialectal flanta to show off
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged flourish, exhibit, vaunt, show off.
4. The use of flaunt to mean "to ignore or treat with disdain'' (He flaunts community standards with his behavior) is strongly objected to by many usage guides, which insist that only flout can properly express this meaning. From its earliest appearance in English in the 16th century, flaunt has had the meanings "to display oneself conspicuously, defiantly, or boldly'' in public and "to parade or display ostentatiously.'' These senses approach those of flout, which dates from about the same period: "to treat with disdain, scorn, or contempt; scoff at; mock.'' A sentence like Once secure in his new social position, he was able to flaunt his lower-class origins can thus be ambiguous in current English. Considering the similarity in pronunciation of the two words, it is not surprising that flaunt has assumed the meanings of flout and that this use has appeared in the speech and edited writing of even well-educated, literate persons. Nevertheless, many regard the senses of flaunt and flout as entirely unrelated and concerned speakers and writers still continue to keep them separate. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: flaunt /flɔːnt/ vb - to display (possessions, oneself, etc) ostentatiously; show off
- to wave or cause to wave freely; flutter
n - the act of flaunting
Etymology: 16th Century: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian dialect flanta to wander aboutUSAGE
Flaunt is sometimes wrongly used where flout is meant: they must be prevented from flouting (not flaunting) the law |