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flounce

[flaʊns]

flounce Definition

  • 1to move with exaggerated or impatient motions, often accompanied by a noise
  • 2to go or move in an abrupt or sudden manner
  • 3a strip of material gathered or pleated and attached at one edge, used to decorate clothing or curtains

Using flounce: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flounce" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She flounced out of the room in anger.

  • Example

    The horse flounced its tail and snorted.

  • Example

    The dress had a flounce at the hemline.

  • Example

    The curtains were trimmed with a flounce of lace.

flounce Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for flounce

Antonyms for flounce

Phrases with flounce

  • to move around in a showy or exaggerated way

    Example

    She was flouncing around the dance floor, trying to get everyone's attention.

  • to leave a place in a huff or with an air of indignation

    Example

    After the argument, she flounced off and slammed the door behind her.

  • to add a decorative strip of material to clothing or curtains

    Example

    She decided to flounce up her plain dress by adding a ruffled flounce to the hem.

Origins of flounce

from Old French 'floncer', meaning 'to plunge'

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Summary: flounce in Brief

The term 'flounce' [flaʊns] can be used as a verb or noun. As a verb, it refers to moving with exaggerated or impatient motions, often accompanied by a noise, or going or moving in an abrupt or sudden manner. As a noun, it refers to a strip of material gathered or pleated and attached at one edge, used to decorate clothing or curtains. It can be used in phrases like 'flounce around,' 'flounce off,' and 'flounce up.'

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