Where Does Flaunt Come from?

Where Does Flaunt Come from?

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; ...

What is a meaning of flaunt?

1 : to display or obtrude oneself to public notice a great flaunting crowd— Charles Dickens. 2 : to wave or flutter showily the flag flaunts in the breeze. transitive verb. 1 : to display ostentatiously or impudently : parade flaunting his superiority a chance to flaunt clothes, bodies, and sexuality — New Yorker.

What does it mean to flaunt a girl?

1. verb. If you say that someone flaunts their possessions, abilities, or qualities, you mean that they display them in a very obvious way, especially in order to try to obtain other people's admiration. [disapproval]

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