# flaunt

/ˈfɫɔnt/ (US) · /flˈɔːnt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/flaunt
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

to show something off in a way that is meant to impress or annoy other people. You use this when someone is being very proud of their new clothes or their success.

For teachers: to display something ostentatiously in order to attract attention or provoke envy. Often carries a negative connotation of vanity or provocation.

## Examples

- He likes to flaunt his expensive watches in front of his friends.
- The new CEO decided to flaunt his wealth by buying a private jet for the entire executive team.
- While some view the display of luxury as a legitimate form of social capital, others argue that flaunting such wealth can alienate those who lack similar resources.

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