flounce
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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)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
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flounce
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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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