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Definition of flaunting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
behaviorthe act of showing off in a very obvious way
- His flaunting of wealth annoyed everyone at the party.
Adjective
displayshowy or gaudy, attracting attention in appearance or behavior
- Her flaunting dress caught everyone's eye at the party.
Origin of flaunting
Old Norse, flana (to rush)
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Examples of flaunting in a sentence
The flaunting of park rules led to a crackdown by rangers. The flaunting parade float shocked the conservative town. His flaunting behavior embarrassed his modest family.
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- French:étalage, ostentatoire, ...
- German:Zurschaustellung, auffällig, ...
- Italian:esibizionismo, appariscente, ...
- Spanish:ostentación, ostentoso, ...
- Portuguese:ostentação, ostentatório, ...
- Chinese:炫耀, 炫耀的, ...
- Japanese:ひけらかし, けばけばしい, ...
- Arabic:تَبَاهِي, مُتَباهٍ, ...
- Hebrew:הִתְרַבְּרוּת, רַאֲוָתָנִי, ...
- Russian:позёрство, показной, ...
- Ukrainian:хизування, епатажний, ...
- Hindi:दिखावा, भड़कीला, ...
Definition of flaunt - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
show offdisplay something to attract attention or admiration
- She flaunted her new dress at the party.
2.
wave aroundwave something about to attract attention
- He flaunted the banner proudly at the parade..
Noun
displaythe act of displaying something ostentatiously
- The flaunt of his new car caught everyone's attention.
Expressions with flaunt
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show positive traits proudly and use them confidently
If you've got it, flaunt it at the party tonight!
Origin of flaunt
Middle English, flouten (to mock)
Examples of flaunt in a sentence
They flaunted their success with a grand celebration. She flaunted her new dress at the party. They flaunted their wealth with expensive cars. Her flaunt of wealth was evident at the party. The flaunt of his achievements was unnecessary.
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- French:exhiber, ostentation, ...
- German:prahlen, Zurschaustellung, ...
- Italian:sfoggiare, esibizione, ...
- Spanish:presumir, ostentación, ...
- Portuguese:exibir, ostentação, ...
- Chinese:炫耀, 炫耀行为, ...
- Japanese:見せびらかす, 誇示, ...
- Arabic:تَبَاهَى, استعراض, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְהַדֵּר בְּ, רַאוְתָנוּת, ...
- Russian:щеголять, демонстрация, ...
- Ukrainian:вихвалятися, демонстрація, ...
- Hindi:दिखावा करना, दिखावा, ...
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