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flounce

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of flounce

a strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge and used as trimming

  • a prom dress with small flounces along the hem
Synonyms of flounce

frill, furbelow, ruffle
Words Related to flounce

border, edging, fringe, trim

plait, pleat, ruff

bunting, skirting

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