verb
flaunt
flawnt
verb
1
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
flout
Common pairings
flaunt your wealth
flaunt it
if you've got it, flaunt it
Word Forms
flaunted past tense, flaunted past tense, flaunts plural, flaunts singular, flaunts singular
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Etymology
Origin uncertain, likely of North Germanic origin, possibly related to a Norwegian word meaning "to show off."