Meaning & use

Flaunt

verb·Everyday

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To display something ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke admiration or envy.

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The couple flaunted their wealth by buying a yacht.

It's tacky to flaunt your success in front of struggling friends.

A note on using this word

Frequently confused with 'flout' (to disregard a rule), despite having a different meaning.

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