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- Dictionaryflout/flaʊt/
verb
- 1. openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention): "the advertising code is being flouted"
- 2. mock; scoff: archaic "the women pointed and flouted at her"
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to intentionally disobey a rule or law, or to intentionally avoid behavior that is usual or expected: They think they can flout the law and get away with it. He conducted business in his pajamas to flout convention. (Definition of flout from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
The meaning of FLOUT is to treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn. How to use flout in a sentence. Did you know? Flaunt vs. Flout: Usage Guide Synonym Discussion of Flout.
Flout definition: to treat with disdain, scorn, or contempt; scoff at; mock. See examples of FLOUT used in a sentence.
If you flout something such as a law, an order, or an accepted way of behaving, you deliberately do not obey it or follow it.
As a noun, it is a contemptuous remark or insult. Wrote William Shakespeare, “Flout 'em, and scout 'em; and scout 'em and flout 'em; Thought is free.”. Definitions of flout. verb. treat with contemptuous disregard. “ flout the rules”. synonyms: scoff. see more. verb.
to intentionally not obey a rule, law, or custom: Many motorcyclists flout the law by not wearing helmets. flout convention The orchestra decided to flout convention, and wear their everyday clothes for the concert. flout tradition The show flouted traditions of respect for authority. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
Definition of flout verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
v.t. 1. to treat with disdain or scorn; scoff at: to flout the rules. v.i. 2. to show disdain or scorn; scoff, mock, or gibe. n. 3. a disdainful or scornful remark or act; insult; gibe.
Flout definition: To ignore or disregard (a rule or convention, for example) in an open or defiant way.
FLOUT definition: to intentionally not obey or accept something: . Learn more.
