The Only Use of
flaunt
in
Lord of the Flies
- A great tree, fallen across one corner, leaned against the trees that still stood and a rapid climber flaunted red and yellow sprays right to the top.†
p. 56.9flaunted = showed off
Definition:
the act of showing off (displaying something in an obvious way for others to admire or envy)
or:
openly defiant of rules or expectations
or:
openly defiant of rules or expectations