Flout: meaning, definitions and examples

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flout

 

[ flaสŠt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal term

To flout means to openly disregard a rule, law, or convention. It implies a deliberate action taken to show contempt or disrespect towards authority or established norms.

Synonyms

defy, disregard, jeer, mock, scorn.

Examples of usage

  • Many drivers flout traffic laws without fear.
  • The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.
  • Students should not flout school rules.
  • She flouted societal expectations by choosing an unconventional career.
  • He continued to flout the advice of medical professionals.
Context #2 | Verb

social behavior

In a broader social context, flouting can refer to challenging social norms or behaviors with an attitude of nonchalance. This often involves a playful or rebellious spirit that aims to provoke reactions.

Synonyms

challenge, contradict, provocation.

Examples of usage

  • The artist flouted traditional norms in her latest work.
  • He loves to flout conventions during family gatherings.
  • They flouted typical fashion rules at the gala.
  • Flouting social etiquette became their signature style.
  • Many young people flout old traditions in favor of modern lifestyles.

Translations

Translations of the word "flout" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desrespeitar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเฅ‡เค•เฅเคทเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช missachten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengabaikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะณะฝะพั€ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lekcewaลผyฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ก่ฆ–ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉpriser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ despreciar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saygฤฑsฤฑzlฤฑk etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด์‹œํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฌุงู‡ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ignorovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ignorovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ่ง†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaniฤevati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fyrirgefa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัะบะตั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฃแƒ’แƒแƒœแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™flษ™tษ™n saymamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ despreciar

Etymology

The word 'flout' dates back to the early 16th century and likely originates from the Middle Dutch word 'fluiten', meaning 'to flute, to play a flute, or to blow', which itself is derived from the verb 'floot', meaning 'to whistle or to blow'. It was used in the context of 'mocking' or 'contemptuously scoffing' at rules or authority figures, suggesting a light-hearted yet rebellious attitude. The notion of disregarding or making a mockery of established standards is intrinsic to the word from its inception. Over the centuries, its usage has expanded to cover various contexts where defiance or disregard is evident, especially in legal and social frameworks.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,446, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.