flaunt
Flaunt (verb) means to show something off in an obvious, sometimes boastful way. Example: “He loved to flaunt his new sports car around town.”
How to use flaunt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo display something proudly and openly, often to make others notice or envy it.
Don't confuse with "flout," which means to openly disregard a rule.
Word forms
flaunted past tense, flaunted past tense, flaunts plural, flaunts singular, flaunts singular
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He loved to _____ his new sports car around town.
Etymology
Origin uncertain, likely of North Germanic origin, possibly related to a Norwegian word meaning "to show off."
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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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