SINCE 1828
flounce
verb (1)
\ ˈflau̇n(t)s
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flounced;
flouncing
Definition of flounce
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a
: 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
flounce
noun (1)Definition of flounce (Entry 2 of 4)
: an act or instance of flouncing
flounce
verb (2)
flounced;
flouncing
Definition of flounce (Entry 3 of 4)
: to trim with flounces
flounce
noun (2)Definition of flounce (Entry 4 of 4)
: a strip of fabric attached by one edge
also
: a wide ruffle
Other Words from flounce
Noun (1)
flouncy
\ ˈflau̇n(t)-sē
\
adjective
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adjective
Noun (2)
flouncy
\ ˈflau̇n(t)-sē
\
adjective
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adjective
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More Definitions for flounce
flounce
verb
\ ˈflau̇ns
\
\
flounced;
flouncing
Kids Definition of flounce
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to move with exaggerated motions
… she flounced by in a new yellow dress.— Mildred D. Taylor, Roll of Thunder
2
chiefly British
: to walk in a way that shows anger
He flounced out of the room.
flounce
nounKids Definition of flounce (Entry 2 of 2)
: a strip of fabric or ruffle attached by one edge
a flounce on a skirt
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