flaunt

/flɔ:nt/
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flaunt

He flaunts his new watch at the party.

Definition

  1. Verb:

    • To display something proudly or ostentatiously: To show something off in a way that is intended to attract attention and admiration, often with a sense of vanity or boastfulness.
    • To behave or move in a showy or confident way: To act in a manner that draws attention to oneself, often by being conspicuously stylish or unapologetic.

  2. Noun:

    • An act or instance of flaunting: The act of displaying something ostentatiously.
Examples of Usage

  • Verb:

    • She liked to flaunt her wealth by wearing expensive jewelry.
    • The team flaunted their trophy in front of their rivals.
    • He flaunted his new promotion to all his colleagues.

  • Noun:

    • His behavior was an outrageous flaunt of privilege. (This usage is less common than the verb form.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to flaunt one's success": to openly and proudly display one's achievements, often without humility.

    • After winning the award, she couldn't help but flaunt her success on social media.

  • "to flaunt convention/rules": to openly and boldly disregard traditional norms or regulations.

    • The artist flaunted convention with her avant-garde designs.
Variants and Related Words

  • Flauntingly (adverb): In a showy or ostentatious manner.

    • She walked flauntingly into the room, ensuring everyone noticed her.

  • Flaunty (adjective, informal): Characterized by or inclined to flaunt; showy.

    • He has a flaunty style of dressing.
Synonyms
  • Show off: To display boastfully.
  • Parade: To walk or march in a public procession to exhibit something.
  • Exhibit: To show or display publicly.
  • Brandish: To wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, as a show of force or display.
Antonyms
  • Conceal: To keep from sight; hide.
  • Hide: To put or keep out of sight.
  • Downplay: To make something appear less important than it is.
Related Idioms and Phrases

  • "If you've got it, flaunt it": A saying that encourages people to confidently display their positive attributes, possessions, or talents.

    • She bought a bright red sports car, believing in the motto "if you've got it, flaunt it."

  • "Flaunt one's stuff": To show off one's abilities, appearance, or possessions.

    • The dancers came on stage to flaunt their stuff.
flaunt

He flaunts his new watch at the party.

Noun
  1. the act of displaying something ostentatiously
    • his behavior was an outrageous flaunt
Verb
  1. display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
    • he showed off his new sports car

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