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flaunting

 

[ ˈflɔːntɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

showing off

To flaunt means to display something in a very obvious or conspicuous way, typically to show off or attract attention. It involves showing off something that one is proud of or wants others to notice.

Synonyms

display, exhibit, parade, show off

Examples of usage

  • She flaunted her new car by driving it around the neighborhood.
  • He flaunted his wealth by wearing expensive designer clothes.
  • The celebrity flaunted her beauty on the red carpet.
  • They flaunted their success by posting photos of their luxurious vacation.
  • The company flaunted its innovative technology at the trade show.

Translations

Translations of the word "flaunting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ostentação

🇮🇳 दिखावा

🇩🇪 Zurschaustellung

🇮🇩 memamerkan

🇺🇦 виставляння

🇵🇱 obnoszenie się

🇯🇵 誇示

🇫🇷 étalage

🇪🇸 ostentación

🇹🇷 gösteriş

🇰🇷 과시

🇸🇦 تباهي

🇨🇿 okázalost

🇸🇰 okázalosť

🇨🇳 炫耀

🇸🇮 razkazovanje

🇮🇸 mont

🇰🇿 мақтану

🇬🇪 გიჟობა

🇦🇿 göstəriş

🇲🇽 ostentación

Etymology

The word 'flaunting' originated from the Middle English word 'flaunten', which meant to display something ostentatiously. It has roots in Old French and possibly Old Norse. Over time, the word evolved to its current usage in modern English, where it is commonly used to describe someone showing off or displaying something in a boastful manner.

See also: flaunt.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,381, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.