Sekirov Dictionary

flout

/flʌʊt/

noun 2
verb 2
forms 5
phrases 1

noun2

•
The act by which something is flouted; violation of a law.
- A flout is when someone deliberately and ostentatiously contravenes a maxim. — 2012
A mockery or insult.

verb2

•
To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.
- The manoeuvres of Microsoft and HP appear to comply with the letter of the regulations, even if they flout their spirit. — 2012
•
(no longer used) To scorn.
- Yet all ' s not worth a pin, But could not get her; Phillida flouts me. Dick had her to the Vine — 1653

forms

flouted · flouting · flouteth · flouts · floutest

Phrases with flout

flout at
To criticize harshly; to mock; to insult or jeer.

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