Flaunt
(verb)
- To display or show off (something) ostentatiously, often in order to provoke envy or admiration in others.
- To behave in a way that is intended to attract attention or admiration.
Origin:
From middle english flaunten, from old french flanter, from flante, feminine of flant, present participle of flaire, from latin flagitāre ("to demand, claim, ask urgently"), from flagitium ("shame, disgrace").
Examples:
- She flaunted her new diamond ring in front of her friends.
- He flaunts his wealth by driving a flashy car.
- She always flaunts her latest designer clothes.
- He likes to flaunt his knowledge in front of others.
- She flaunted her good looks to get what she wanted.