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flaunt
I. \ˈflȯnt, -ä-, -ȧ-\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect flanta to gad about; akin to Old Norse flana to rush heedlessly, Greek planasthai to wander — more at planet
intransitive verb
1. : to wave or flutter showily
< their flag flaunts in the breeze >
< scarlet tulips flaunting in the spring sun >
2.
a. : to display or obtrude oneself to public notice especially by reason of excessive or gaudy finery or impropriety of behavior : seek to attract attention especially by appearing or acting brash and brazen
< a pair of pretty girls giggling and flaunting on the street corner >
b. : to make a showy appearance : stand out brightly or distinctly
< warm short days flaunting with dahlia and marigold — C.G.Glover >
transitive verb
1. : to display ostentatiously
< the winners flaunting their victory >
: make an impudent show of : parade
2. : to treat contemptuously : flout
< flaunt army regulations >
Synonyms: see show
II. noun
(-s)
1. : act of flaunting : display
2. obsolete : something displayed for vain show
< in these my borrowed flaunts — Shakespeare > |