NYT Dictionary

FLOUT

/flaʊt/
VerbNounFLOWTGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Perhaps from Middle English flouten (“to play the flute”); compare with Dutch fluiten.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

fleerjeerfloutgirdjibescoffscornbarrackgibeaffront

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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