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.

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