Main Entry: bla·tant

Pronunciation: \ˈblā-t^ənt\

Function: adjective

Etymology: perhaps from Latin blatire to chatter

Date: 1596

1 : noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
2 : completely obvious, conspicuous, or obtrusive especially in a crass or offensive manner : brazen <blatant disregard for the rules>

synonyms see vociferous

— bla·tant·ly adverb