floutingly

Variant of flout

flout definition

flout (flo̵ut)

transitive verb

  1. to mock or scoff at; show scorn or contempt for
  2. to openly disregard, as by rejecting, defying, or ignoring

Etymology: prob. special use of ME flouten, to play the flute, hence, whistle (at)

intransitive verb

to be scornful; show contempt; jeer; scoff

noun

a scornful or contemptuous action or speech; mockery; scoffing; insult

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