Flounce: meaning, definitions and examples
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flounce
[ flaสns ]
in fashion
To move with exaggerated or affected motions, typically to show off or draw attention.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She flounced out of the room after an argument.
- The model flounced down the runway in the latest designer dress.
Translations
Translations of the word "flounce" in other languages:
๐ต๐น balanรงar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฎเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช flattern
๐ฎ๐ฉ menggelepar
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟััั ะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ falowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใฒใใฒใใใ (hirahira suru)
๐ซ๐ท flotter
๐ช๐ธ ondear
๐น๐ท dalgalanmak
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ญ์ด๋ค (peolleogida)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชู ุงูู (yatamฤyal)
๐จ๐ฟ vlรกt
๐ธ๐ฐ vlniลฅ sa
๐จ๐ณ ้ฃๆฌ (piฤoyรกng)
๐ธ๐ฎ valovati
๐ฎ๐ธ bylgjast
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตะปะฑััะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแ แคแแขแ (pharfati)
๐ฆ๐ฟ dalฤalanmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ ondear
Word origin
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.
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