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Flout Definition & Meaning

flout
verb
  1. treat with contemptuous disregard; "flout the rules"
  2. laugh at with contempt and derision; "The crowd jeered at the speaker"

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Frequently asked questions

What does flout mean?
treat with contemptuous disregard; "flout the rules" laugh at with contempt and derision; "The crowd jeered at the speaker"
What part of speech is flout?
Flout is a verb.
How many definitions does flout have?
Flout has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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