different between rules vs flout

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??u?lz/
• Rhymes: -u?lz

Noun

rules

1. plural of rule

Verb

rules

1. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of rule

Anagrams

• Ruels, lures, luser

Spanish

Verb

rules

1. Informal second-person singular (tú) negative imperative form of rular.
2. Informal second-person singular (tú) present subjunctive form of rular.

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fla?t/
• (Canada) IPA^(key): /fl??t/
• Rhymes: -a?t

Verb

flout (third-person singular simple present flouts, present participle flouting, simple past and past participle flouted)

1. (transitive) To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.
   • 2012, The Economist, Sep 29th 2012 issue, Tax alchemy: Tech's avoidance

     The manoeuvres of Microsoft and HP appear to comply with the letter of the regulations, even if they flout their spirit.

2. (transitive, archaic) To scorn.

   • Yet all ' s not worth a pin, But could not get her; Phillida flouts me. Dick had her to the Vine

   • Three gaudy standards flout the pale blue sky.

Usage notes

• Do not confuse with flaunt.

Translations

Noun

flout (plural flouts)

1. The act by which something is flouted; violation of a law.
   • 2012, John Flowerdew, Discourse in English Language Education (page 97)

     A flout is when someone deliberately and ostentatiously contravenes a maxim.

2. A mockery or insult.

Luxembourgish

Adjective

flout

1. strong/weak nominative/accusative neuter singular of flou