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Meaning of flounce

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

flounce

Pronunciation:/flaʊns/

noun

Definitions

  1. A strip of decorative material, usually pleated, attached along one edge; a ruffle.W

  2. The act of flouncing.

verb

Definitions

  1. To move in an exaggerated, bouncy manner.

  2. To flounder; to make spastic motions.

  3. To decorate with a flounce.

  4. To depart in a haughty, dramatic way that draws attention to oneself.

    Example: After failing to win the leadership election, he flounced dramatically.