Flounced: meaning, definitions and examples

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flounced

 

[ flaสŠnst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement, behavior

Flounced refers to the action of moving in a lively or exaggerated manner, often with sudden, dramatic movements. It typically conveys a sense of impatience or indignation. The term is often used to describe someone leaving a place abruptly, as if in a huff, or making a significant gesture that draws attention. The word can also imply a certain gracefulness despite the dramatic flair involved in the movement.

Synonyms

sashayed, stormed, swept

Examples of usage

  • She flounced out of the room after the argument.
  • The diva flounced across the stage, captivating the audience.
  • He flounced away, clearly upset by the comments.

Translations

Translations of the word "flounced" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sair de forma dramรกtica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคนเคฐเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช flattern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berputar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะผะฐั…ะฝัƒั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ flฤ…drowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใ‚‰ใฒใ‚‰ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท battre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ flotar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dalgalanmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽ„๋Ÿญ์ด๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุชู„ุงุนุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃ˜ๅŠจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plapolati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flappa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตะปะฑั–ั€ะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒซแƒ แƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dalฤŸalanmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ondear

Etymology

The word 'flounce' has its etymological roots in the early 17th century, likely derived from the Middle English 'flouncen', which means to leap or bound. The original meaning referred to a sudden movement or springing out, conveying a sense of liveliness or energy. Over time, the term evolved to capture not just the physical action, but also the emotional context of that movement - often filled with a sense of drama or theatrical flair. This development aligns with the broader trend in English of imbuing physical actions with emotional nuance. Interestingly, 'flounce' also found its way into fashion and style lexicons, where it describes certain flared or ruffled designs, reflecting a similar aesthetic of exaggeration and flourish.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,641 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.