flaunt

Meanings

• Verb

  Show off (something) deliberately, typically to attract attention or admiration.

  - "She likes to flaunt her new car in front of her neighbors."
  - "He flaunted his wealth at the party."
  - "The model flaunted her designer clothes on the runway."

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Pronunciation

1. /flɑːnt/
   
   
   
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2. /flɔnt/
   
   
   
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3. /flɑːnt/
   
   
   
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4. /flɔnt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flaunt
faint , maint , paint , raint , strain , vain

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Variants

List of all variants of flaunt that leads to same result
flaunt , flaunted , flauntier , flauntiest , flaunting , flauntingly , flaunts , flaunty , if you've got it , flaunt it

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Etymology

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Originated from the Old French word 'flaunten', meaning to brag or boast.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'flaunt' was first used in English literature in the 1500s.

2. The word 'flaunt' comes from the Old French word 'flaunten', which means 'to boast' or 'to brag'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Show off: Acting in a way to draw attention to one's possessions, abilities, or accomplishments.

2. Arrogance: An exaggerated sense of self-importance or self-esteem.

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Culture

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In literature, 'flaunt' is often used to describe characters who are proud and arrogant, showing off their wealth or abilities. In art, the term 'flaunt' can refer to the use of bold, attention-grabbing colors or styles. In music, 'flaunting' can refer to the act of performing a song or dance in an exaggerated or showy manner.

How to Memorize "flaunt"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of showing off, such as holding up a valuable object or wearing flashy clothing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flaunt' with the idea of pride or arrogance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'F' for 'Show off', 'L' for 'Loudly', 'A' for 'Announcing', and 'U' for 'Underestimating others'.

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