1 C1 idiomatic formal
To openly show contempt for and defy a rule, authority, or social convention.
"The rebel artists flouted at every established principle of the academy."
inseparable
flout at
C1 formal inseparable transitive
To openly mock or show contempt for a rule, authority, or convention.
In plain English
To ignore a rule or person in authority and show that you think it is stupid or unimportant.
What does "flout at" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
The construction 'flout at' is rare; 'flout' is normally used without a preposition. When 'at' appears, it emphasizes the target of the mockery or defiance. Found mainly in literary or historical texts.
Words that pair with "flout at"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
convention authority rules tradition norms
How to conjugate "flout at"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
flout at
I/you/we/they
3rd person
flouts at
he/she/it
Past simple
flouted at
yesterday
Past participle
flouted at
have + pp
-ing form
flouting at
continuous
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