verb
flaunt
flawnt
Flaunt (verb) means to show something off in an obvious, sometimes boastful way. Example: “He loved to flaunt his new sports car around town.”
verb
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To show something off in an obvious, sometimes boastful way.
"He loved to flaunt his new sports car around town."
"She flaunted her engagement ring to everyone at the party."
How to use flaunt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo display something proudly and openly, often to make others notice or envy it.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "flout," which means to openly disregard a rule.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
flaunt your wealth
flaunt it
if you've got it, flaunt it
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Word forms
- Plural
- flaunts
- Third person singular
- flaunts
- Past tense
- flaunted
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Etymology
Origin uncertain, likely of North Germanic origin, possibly related to a Norwegian word meaning "to show off."
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Rhymes for flaunt
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What does “flaunt” mean?
The word “flaunt” means to show something off in an obvious, sometimes boastful way. In plain terms, to display something proudly and openly, often to make others notice or envy it.
How do you pronounce “flaunt”?
“Flaunt” is pronounced flawnt (/flɑnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “flaunt” in a sentence?
Here is “flaunt” used in a sentence: “He loved to flaunt his new sports car around town.”
What part of speech is “flaunt”?
“Flaunt” is a verb.
Where does the word “flaunt” come from?
The word “flaunt” comes from Germanic. Origin uncertain, likely of North Germanic origin, possibly related to a Norwegian word meaning "to show off.".
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