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I don't think he's using the word "flaunt" correctly. It struck me as off -- sure enough, the definition agrees with me. "Flaunt: to parade or display... consp
by beachwood23 13y ago
I don't think he's using the word "flaunt" correctly. It struck me as off -- sure enough, the definition agrees with me.
"Flaunt: to parade or display... conspicuously. The use of 'flaunt' to mean 'to ignore or treat with disdain' is strongly objected to by many usage guides.'"
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Flaunt http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Flaunt
- 0xdeadbeefbabe 13y agoQuit blaming the individual and focus on the system dang it.
- theunixbeard 13y ago"Flout" is the word most likely intended. flout (verb) 1. openly disregard (a rule, law or convention).
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- anonymoushn 13y agoIt also suggests the word that "flaunt" was likely confused for - "flout." So perhaps the teams are flaunting their ignorance by flouting industry best practices.
- cromwellian 13y ago"She" not "He"
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