flout
Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary
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[edit] English
[edit] Pronunciation
[edit] Etymology
Perhaps from Middle English flouten, to play the flute.
[edit] Verb
flout (third-person singular simple present flouts, present participle flouting, simple past and past participle flouted)
- To express contempt for the rules by word or action.
- To scorn.
- "They flouted the conventions and were asked to leave."
[edit] Usage notes
- Do not confuse with flaunt.
[edit] Translations
to express contempt for the rules by word or action
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to scorn
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