adj.
Pronunciation: ' bl ā -t ə nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: perhaps from Latin blatire to chatter
Date: 1596
1 : noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : CLAMOROUS
2 : completely obvious, conspicuous, or obtrusive especially in a crass or offensive manner : BRAZEN < blatant disregard for the rules>
synonyms see VOCIFEROUS
– bla · tant · ly adverb