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