How Do You Spell FLOUT?

Pronunciation: [flˈa͡ʊt] (IPA)

The word "flout" is spelled with the letters F-L-O-U-T. The IPA phonetic transcription for "flout" is /flaʊt/. The first sound, /f/, is a voiceless labiodental fricative, meaning that the sound is made by placing the lips on the teeth and blowing air through them with no vibration of the vocal cords. The second sound, /l/, is a voiced alveolar lateral approximant, meaning that the sound is made by placing the tongue at the alveolar ridge and allowing air to flow around the sides of the tongue. The final sound, /t/, is a voiceless alveolar plosive, meaning that the sound is made by stopping the flow of air briefly with the tongue, then releasing it abruptly.

FLOUT Meaning and Definition

  1. Flout is a verb that refers to the act of openly disregarding or mocking a rule, convention, or authority. When someone flouts, they intentionally show disregard or disrespect for something that is widely accepted or enforced by society. It implies a deliberate and bold defiance, often with a certain sense of arrogance.

    Flouting can take various forms, such as openly and brazenly defying traffic laws, disregarding etiquette or social norms, or intentionally violating established protocols. Someone may flout a law by breaking it in a flagrant and contemptuous manner, or they may flout a company policy by openly ignoring it without consequences or concern. The intention behind flouting is usually to challenge or rebel against the authority, expressing a sense of superiority or a desire to go against the norm.

    Flouting can be seen as an act of resistance or a way to assert one's independence from established rules and expectations. It may be used to express dissent, nonconformity, or a desire to provoke a reaction. However, flouting can also be seen as impolite, disrespectful, or disruptive, as it undermines the social order and can have negative consequences for individuals or a community.

    In summary, flout is a verb that describes openly disregarding or mocking rules, conventions, or authority with a sense of defiance or arrogance. It implies a deliberate and audacious display of disobedience in disregard for accepted norms or expectations.

  2. • A mock; an insult.
    • To mock; to treat with contempt; to jeer.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for FLOUT

Etymology of FLOUT

The word "flout" originated from Middle English, specifically from the Old Norse term "flúta", which means "to mock, jest". The Old Norse language influenced the development of Old English, and as a result, the term "flout" was adopted into the English language. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the word evolved, leading to its modern usage and form.

Similar spelling words for FLOUT

Plural form of FLOUT is FLOUTS

Conjugate verb Flout

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have flouted
you would have flouted
he/she/it would have flouted
we would have flouted
they would have flouted
I would have flout
you would have flout
he/she/it would have flout
we would have flout
they would have flout

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been flouting
you would have been flouting
he/she/it would have been flouting
we would have been flouting
they would have been flouting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would flout
you would flout
he/she/it would flout
we would flout
they would flout

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be flouting
you would be flouting
he/she/it would be flouting
we would be flouting
they would be flouting

FUTURE

I will flout
you will flout
he/she/it will flout
we will flout
they will flout

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be flouting
you will be flouting
he/she/it will be flouting
we will be flouting
they will be flouting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have flouted
you will have flouted
he/she/it will have flouted
we will have flouted
they will have flouted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been flouting
you will have been flouting
he/she/it will have been flouting
we will have been flouting
they will have been flouting

IMPERATIVE

you flout
we let´s flout

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to flout

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was flouting
you were flouting
he/she/it was flouting
we were flouting
they were flouting

PAST PARTICIPLE

flouted

PAST PERFECT

I had flouted
you had flouted
he/she/it had flouted
we had flouted
they had flouted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been flouting
you had been flouting
he/she/it had been flouting
we had been flouting
they had been flouting

PRESENT

I flout
you flout
he/she/it flouts
we flout
they flout

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am flouting
you are flouting
he/she/it is flouting
we are flouting
they are flouting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

flouting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have flouted
you have flouted
he/she/it has flouted
we have flouted
they have flouted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been flouting
you have been flouting
he/she/it has been flouting
we have been flouting
they have been flouting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it flout

SIMPLE PAST

I flouted
you flouted
he/she/it flouted
we flouted
they flouted

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