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flaunted

 

[ flษ”หntษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

showing off

To flaunt means to display something ostentatiously or boastfully. It often refers to showing off one's possessions, accomplishments, or qualities in a way that is meant to attract attention or admiration. Flaunting can sometimes have a negative connotation, suggesting arrogance or insincerity. People might flaunt wealth, beauty, or talent, often to impress or provoke envy in others. The act of flaunting can also indicate a lack of modesty.

Synonyms

boast, exhibit, parade, show off

Examples of usage

  • She flaunted her new car to her friends.
  • He flaunted his wealth through extravagant parties.
  • The athlete flaunted his trophies on social media.
  • They flaunted their relationship in front of their exes.

Translations

Translations of the word "flaunted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น exibido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฟเค–เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zur Schau gestellt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memamerkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะบะฐะทัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pokazywaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆ‹ใ›ใณใ‚‰ใ‹ใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท exhibรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ presumido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถsteriลŸ yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณผ์‹œํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชุนุฑุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vystavoval

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vystavoval

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‚ซ่€€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razkazoval

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrรณsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉั€ัะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒแƒฉแƒ˜แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถstษ™rdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ presumido

Etymology

The word "flaunt" has its origins in the Middle English word "flanten," which meant to flap or flutter, possibly referring to the way someone might wave something in front of others. It derived from the Old Norse word "flana," which meant to 'fly or flutter' as well. The transformation of the term from its original sense of physical movement to the contemporary meaning of showiness emerged in the early 19th century, where it began to imply ostentatious display. Over time, flaunting has become associated with conspicuous consumption or other forms of showing off, particularly in social contexts, enhancing its negative implications regarding vanity or pretentiousness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,335 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.