Main Entry:

¹flout

Pronunciation:

\ˈflau̇t\

Function:

verb

Etymology:

probably from Middle English flouten to play the flute, from floute flute

Date:

1551

transitive verb : to treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn <flouting the rules> intransitive verb : to indulge in scornful behavior

synonyms see scoff

usage see flaunt

— flout·er noun