Flaunting: meaning, definitions and examples
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flaunting
[ ˈflɔːntɪŋ ]
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
Word origin
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.