Definition of flounce
flounced
;flouncing
intransitive verb
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 lobbyb : to go with sudden determination flounced out in a huff
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Origin and Etymology of flounce
perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian flunsa to hurry
First Known Use: 1542
1583
First Known Use of flounce
1583
Origin and Etymology of flounce
alteration of earlier frounce, from Middle English frouncen to curl
First Known Use: 1711
flounce
Definition of flounce
: a strip of fabric attached by one edge; also : a wide ruffle
1713
First Known Use of flounce
1713
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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.
Definition of flounce for Students
: a strip of fabric or ruffle attached by one edge a flounce on a skirt
flouncy
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