flounce

flounce¹ Definition

flounce (flo̵uns)

intransitive verb flounced, flounc′·ing

Etymology: Early ModE, orig., to dive: < ? Scand, as in Swed dial. flunsa, to dive, dip; ? infl. by bounce

noun

the act of flouncing

flounce² Definition

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

flounce² Related Forms

flounc′y adjective

flounce Synonyms

flounce Synonyms

flounce Usage Examples

Followed by a transitive particle

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

off: People tried to explain, I wouldn't listen and flounced off in search of the queen.
around: A bit of flouncing around, a cat-fight over a patron and his glittery trinket - oooh!

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