flouncy

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adjective (1)

ˈflau̇n(t)-sē 

flouncier; flounciest

: flouncing or having a tendency to flounce

Summer gathered her handbag, swung the cardigan half of her heather-colored sweater set around her shoulders, and with that flouncy walk she'd had since childhood … sashayed past us, shaking her head disgustedly all the way.

—Toby Devens

flouncy

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adjective (2)

flouncier; flounciest

: decorated with a flounce or flounces

The French influence was pervasive. Seven women chefs wore matching, flouncy cancan out-fits …

—Thomas Matthews

Examples of flouncy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Not sure what to slip on your feet when wearing flouncy short-sleeve dresses and wide-leg pants? —Izzy Baskette, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025

For the event, the singer wore a glittering silver mini dress with ruffle detailing and a flouncy hemline, while Lima went simple in a long-sleeve, open-back LBD. —Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025

The frock featured a formfitting bodice with a flouncy skirt, featuring a tiered design of voluminous fabric. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025

The corset-like bodice expands into a flouncy skirt that hits just below the knee—a silhouette that looks great on just about everyone and practically screams spring. —Madeleine Bokan Thares, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

1938, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

1756, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flouncy

• bouncy