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flounce

 

[ flaสŠns ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in fashion

To move with exaggerated or affected motions, typically to show off or draw attention.

Synonyms

sashay, strut, swagger

Examples of usage

  • She flounced out of the room after an argument.
  • The model flounced down the runway in the latest designer dress.
Context #2 | Noun

fabric

A strip of material gathered or pleated and attached at one edge, used for trimming or decoration.

Synonyms

frill, ruffle, trim

Examples of usage

  • The dress was embellished with a flounce of lace.
  • The curtains had a flounce at the bottom for added elegance.

Translations

Translations of the word "flounce" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น balanรงar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅ‚เคฎเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช flattern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggelepar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒั€ั…ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ falowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใ‚‰ใฒใ‚‰ใ™ใ‚‹ (hirahira suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flotter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ondear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dalgalanmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽ„๋Ÿญ์ด๋‹ค (peolleogida)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชู…ุงูŠู„ (yatamฤyal)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlniลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃ˜ๆ‰ฌ (piฤoyรกng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ valovati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bylgjast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตะปะฑั–ั€ะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒคแƒแƒขแƒ˜ (pharfati)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dalฤŸalanmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ondear

Etymology

The word 'flounce' originated in the mid 16th century, derived from the Old French word 'floncer', meaning to dash or plunge. Initially used in the context of sudden movements, it later evolved to describe a more stylish and exaggerated motion. Over time, 'flounce' also became associated with decorative fabric trimmings, adding a touch of elegance to garments and furnishings.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,582 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.