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 moved with a flounce
flounce
noun (2)Definition of flounce (Entry 3 of 4)
: a strip of fabric attached by one edge also : a wide ruffle
flounce
verb (2)flounced; flouncing
Definition of flounce (Entry 4 of 4)
: to trim with flounces
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The first known use of flounce was in 1542
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