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flounce

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verb \ ˈflau̇n(t)s \

Definition of flounce

flounced; flouncing
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

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Origin and Etymology of flounce

perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian flunsa to hurry

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flounce

noun

Definition of flounce

:an act or instance of flouncing
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flouncy

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First Known Use of flounce

1583

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flounce

verb

Definition of flounce

flounced; flouncing
transitive verb
:to trim with flounces

Origin and Etymology of flounce

alteration of earlier frounce, from Middle English frouncen to curl

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flounce

noun

Definition of flounce

:a strip of fabric attached by one edge; also :a wide ruffle
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flouncy

play \ˈflau̇n(t)-sē\ adjective

First Known Use of flounce

1713

FLOUNCE Defined for Kids

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flounce

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verb \ ˈflau̇ns \

Definition of flounce for Students

flounced; flouncing
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.
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flounce

noun

Definition of flounce for Students

:a strip of fabric or ruffle attached by one edge
  • a flounce on a skirt
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flouncy

adjective

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