ConfusableAges 15–20Flaunt or flout
To show something off proudly.
He flaunted his new watch.
To openly ignore a rule or law.
She flouted the dress code.
Remember: FLAUNT = show it off: flaunt your flair. FLOUT = ignore rules: a lout flouts the rules. You flout rules, not flaunt them.
Short lessonCommonly confused wordsSome words look or sound alike but do different jobs. A small trick keeps them apart.