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1flout
verb \ˈflau̇t\
: to break or ignore (a law, rule, etc.) without hiding what you are doing or showing fear or shame
Full Definition of FLOUT
transitive verb
: to treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn <flouting the rules>
intransitive verb
: to indulge in scornful behavior
— flout·er noun
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Origin of FLOUT
probably from Middle English flouten to play the flute, from floute flute
First Known Use: 1551
Synonym Discussion of FLOUT
scoff, jeer, gibe, fleer, sneer, flout mean to show one's contempt in derision or mockery. scoff stresses insolence, disrespect, or incredulity as motivating the derision <scoffed at their concerns>. jeer suggests a coarser more undiscriminating derision <the crowd jeered at the prisoners>. gibe implies taunting either good-naturedly or in sarcastic derision <hooted and gibed at the umpire>. fleer suggests grinning or grimacing derisively <the saucy jackanapes fleered at my credulity>. sneer stresses insulting by contemptuous facial expression, phrasing, or tone of voice <sneered at anything romantic>. flout stresses contempt shown by refusal to heed <flouted the conventions of polite society>.
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FLOUT Defined for Kids
flout
verb \ˈflau̇t\
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Definition of FLOUT for Kids
: to ignore in an open and disrespectful way <The children flouted the rules.>
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