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1flout

verb \ˈflau̇t\

Definition of FLOUT

transitive verb
: to treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn <flouting the rules>
intransitive verb
: to indulge in scornful behavior
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— flout·er noun
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Examples of FLOUT

  1. Despite repeated warnings, they have continued to flout the law.
  2. <an able-bodied motorist openly flouting the law and parking in a space reserved for the disabled>

Origin of FLOUT

probably from Middle English flouten to play the flute, from floute flute
First Known Use: 1551

Related to FLOUT

Synonyms
despise, disregard, scorn
See Synonym Discussion at scoff

Rhymes with FLOUT

bout, clout, doubt, drought, glout, gout, grout, knout, kraut, lout, out, pout, rout, route, scout, shout, snout, spout, sprout, stout, tout, trout

2flout

noun

Definition of FLOUT

: jeer

First Known Use of FLOUT

1566

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