flout

One entry found for flout.

Main Entry: ¹flout
Pronunciation: 'flaut
Function: verb
Etymology: probably from Middle English flouten to play the flute, from floute flute
transitive verb : to treat with contemptuous disregard : SCORN <flouting the rules>
intransitive verb : to indulge in scornful behavior
synonym see SCOFF
usage see FLAUNT
- flout·er noun