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

to wave conspicuously in the air.

to parade or display ostentatiously

to flaunt one's wealth.

to ignore or treat with disdain

He was expelled for flaunting military regulations.

the act of flaunting.

Obsolete . something flaunted.

verb

conceal , hide , refrain

verb

advertise , air , boast , brandish , break out , broadcast , declare , disclose , display , disport , divulge , expose , fan it , flash , flash about , flourish , gasconade , grandstand * , hotdog , let it all hang out , make a scene , parade , proclaim , put on an act * , reveal , roll out , show and tell , showcase , smack with , sport , spring on , streak , throw weight around , trot out * , vaunt , wave around , whip outnotes:one flaunts (makes much of) something of one\'s own (wealth , good looks , education) while one flouts (disregards or violates) something outside oneself (convention , law , regulation); to flaunt is to show off and to flout is to treat with contempt or disregard with smugness , exhibit , show , brag , strut , wave