flounce
flounce (flo̵uns)
intransitive verb flounced, flounc′·ing
- to move with quick, flinging motions of the body, as in anger
- to twist or turn abruptly; jerk
Etymology: Early ModE, orig., to dive: < ? Scand, as in Swed dial. flunsa, to dive, dip; ? infl. by bounce
noun
the act of flouncing
flounce (flo̵uns)
noun
a piece of cloth, often gathered or pleated, sewn on by its upper edge to a skirt, sleeve, etc.; wide, ornamental ruffle
Etymology: earlier frounce < ME < OFr fronce < froncir, to wrinkle < Frank *hrunkja, wrinkle, akin to Ger runzel
transitive verb flounced, flounc′·ing
to trim with a flounce or flounces
Followed by a transitive particle
- off: Lead guitarist who flounces off stage in the middle of live sets?
Object
- skirt: The girl's dress has a full flounced skirt supported by numerous stiff horsehair and starched petticoats.
Converse of object
- have: With adjustable spaghetti straps, it is 26 " in length and has a flounce at the hem.
Modifying Another Word
- about: Therefore, if you don't like men flouncing about like that have a feather tickling there ass, then don't watch.
Followed by an intransitive particle
Browse dictionary entries near flounce
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- flour
- flourish
- flourishing
- floury
- flout
- flow
- flow control
- flow of funds report
