flaunt

[flawnt]

–verb (used without object)

1. to parade or display oneself conspicuously, defiantly, or boldly.

2. to wave conspicuously in the air.

–verb (used with object)

1. to parade or display ostentatiously: to flaunt one's wealth.

2. to ignore or treat with disdain: He was expelled for flaunting military regulations.

-noun

1. the act of flaunting.

2. Obsolete . something flaunted.

Origin

1560–70; of obscure origin; compare Norwegian dialect flanta to show off