flounce

¹flounce

verb \ˈflau̇n(t)s\

flouncedflounc·ing

Definition of FLOUNCE

intransitive verb

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>

2

: flounder, struggle

Origin of FLOUNCE

perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian flunsa to hurry

First Known Use: 1542