I. ˈflau̇n(t)s verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian flunsa to hurry, Swedish dialect flunsa to plunge
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to move suddenly and usually clumsily and jerkily in or as if in a state of emotional turmoil
flounced away in a rage
b. : to move with a conscious awareness of self and usually in a manner to draw attention to one's person
flouncing across the hotel lobby
2. : to spring, turn, or twist with sudden effort or violence : flounder , struggle
the horse flounced wildly on the slippery paving
3. : to enter or leave with an effect of flouncing
flounced out of the room
flouncing into the discussion
often : to walk out : drop out — usually used with off or out
an actress who flounces out on her contract
the seamstresses flounced off on strike
transitive verb
archaic : to move or cause to move suddenly, violently, or jerkily (as in flinging, splashing, or slamming)
II. noun
( -s )
: an act or instance of flouncing : a sudden or sharp jerk (as of the body)
moved with a flounce to open the door
giving the pillows a quick flounce to straighten and smooth them
III. adverb
: with a flouncing motion
IV. noun
( -s )
Etymology: irregular from frounce
: a strip of fabric that is straight, gathered, pleated, or circular-cut and is attached by one edge (as in finishing or trimming) so that the free edge will have maximum fullness
a vanity with a chintz flounce
often : a wide ruffle
V. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to trim or finish with or as if with flounces