flout

== English == === Etymology === Perhaps from Middle English flouten (“to play the flute”); compare with Dutch fluiten. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /flaʊt/ (Canada) IPA(key): /flʌʊt/ Rhymes: -aʊt === Verb === flout (third-person singular simple present flouts, present participle flouting, simple past and past participle flouted) (transitive) To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action. Synonyms: fleer, jeer; see also Thesaurus:jeer at (transitive, archaic) To scorn. ==== Usage notes ==== Not to be confused with flaunt. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === flout (plural flouts) The act by which something is flouted; violation of a law. A mockery or insult. ==== Translations ==== == Luxembourgish == === Adjective === flout strong/weak nominative/accusative neuter singular of flou