flaunty
[ flawn-tee ]
/ ˈflɔn ti /
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adjective, flaunt·i·er, flaunt·i·est.
(of persons) given to display; inclined to be ostentatious, showy, or vain.
(of things) gaudy; flashy; ostentatious.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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flaunt·i·ly, adverbflaunt·i·ness, nounWords nearby flaunty
flat-woven, Flaubert, Flaubert, Gustave, flaunch, flaunt, flaunty, flauta, flautist, flav-, flavescent, Flavia
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British Dictionary definitions for flaunty
flaunty
/ (ˈflɔːntɪ) /
adjective flauntier or flauntiest
mainly US characterized by or inclined to ostentatious display or flaunting
Derived forms of flaunty
flauntily, adverbflauntiness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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