flounce
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1flounce
intransitive verb \ˈflau̇n(t)s\flouncedflounc·ing
Definition of FLOUNCE
1
a : to move with exaggerated jerky or bouncy motions <flounced about the room, jerking her shoulders, gesticulating — Agatha Christie>; also : to move so as to draw attention to oneself <flounced into the lobby> b : to go with sudden determination <flounced out in a huff>
Origin of FLOUNCE
perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian flunsa to hurry
First Known Use: 1542
2flounce
nounDefinition of FLOUNCE
: an act or instance of flouncing
— flouncy \ˈflau̇n(t)-sē\ adjective
First Known Use of FLOUNCE
1583
3flounce
transitive verbflouncedflounc·ing
Definition of FLOUNCE
: to trim with flounces
Origin of FLOUNCE
alteration of earlier frounce, from Middle English frouncen to curl
First Known Use: 1711
4flounce
nounDefinition of FLOUNCE
: a strip of fabric attached by one edge; also : a wide ruffle
— flouncy \ˈflau̇n(t)-sē\ adjective
First Known Use of FLOUNCE
1713
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