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intransitive verb flounced, flouncing

to move with quick, flinging motions of the body, as in anger
to twist or turn abruptly; jerk

noun

the act of flouncing

noun

a piece of cloth, often gathered or pleated, sewn on by its upper edge to a skirt, sleeve, etc.; wide, ornamental ruffle

transitive verb flounced, flouncing

to trim with a flounce or flounces

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flouncy adjective

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