Flouncing: meaning, definitions and examples
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flouncing
[ flaʊnsɪŋ ]
movement, expression
Flouncing refers to a way of moving or behaving in a way that is exaggerated or dramatic, often to express annoyance or impatience. It is typically characterized by lively, swooping movements, such as when someone storms out of a room with flamboyant gestures.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She flounced out of the meeting after the disagreement.
- The actress flounced across the stage, capturing everyone's attention.
- He flounced his way out of the conversation, clearly upset.
Translations
Translations of the word "flouncing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 balançando
🇮🇳 फ्लाउनिंग
🇩🇪 Schlenkern
🇮🇩 melambai
🇺🇦 підстрибувати
🇵🇱 fikuśność
🇯🇵 フランシング
🇫🇷 flottement
🇪🇸 floteo
🇹🇷 salınma
🇰🇷 흔들리기
🇸🇦 تأرجح
🇨🇿 vlající
🇸🇰 vlniace sa
🇨🇳 摆动
🇸🇮 mahanje
🇮🇸 flækingur
🇰🇿 тербелу
🇬🇪 მოწყვეტა
🇦🇿 dalğalanma
🇲🇽 ondear
Etymology
The word 'flounce' has its origins in the mid-19th century, stemming from the Old French word 'floncer', which means 'to turn up' or 'to make a fold'. Initially, it described the way in which fabric or garments are arranged or pleated. Over time, its meaning evolved to encompass the notion of a theatrical or exaggerated movement or behavior. By the early 20th century, 'flouncing' began to be used to describe not only the movement of clothing but also the actions of individuals, particularly those displaying a sense of drama or frustration. The word captures a visual image of someone moving in a manner that draws attention, often as a sign of displeasure or flamboyance.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,321, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 39320 pterodactyl
- 39321 flouncing
- 39322 peignoir
- 39323 aigrette
- 39324 secretively
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