First Known Use: 1542
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1flounce
verb \ˈflau̇n(t)s\
flouncedflounc·ing
Definition of FLOUNCE
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>
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Origin of FLOUNCE
perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian flunsa to hurry
2flounce
noun
Definition of FLOUNCE
: an act or instance of flouncing
— flouncy \ˈflau̇n(t)-sē\ adjective
First Known Use of FLOUNCE
1583
3flounce
verb
flouncedflounc·ing
Definition of FLOUNCE
transitive verb
: to trim with flounces
Origin of FLOUNCE
alteration of earlier frounce, from Middle English frouncen to curl
First Known Use: 1711
4flounce
noun
Definition of FLOUNCE
: a strip of fabric attached by one edge; also : a wide ruffle
— flouncy \ˈflau̇n(t)-sē\ adjective
First Known Use of FLOUNCE
1713
FLOUNCES Defined for Kids
1flounce
verb \ˈflau̇ns\
flouncedflounc·ing
Definition of FLOUNCE for Kids
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.>
2flounce
noun
Definition of FLOUNCE for Kids
: a strip of fabric or ruffle attached by one edge <a flounce on a skirt>
— flouncy adjective
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