I. ˈflau̇n(t)s intransitive verb
( flounced ; flounc·ing )
Etymology: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian flunsa to hurry
Date: 1542
1.
a. : to move with exaggerated jerky or bouncy motions
flounced about the room, jerking her shoulders, gesticulating — Agatha Christie
also : to move so as to draw attention to oneself
flounced into the lobby
b. : to go with sudden determination
flounced out in a huff
2. : flounder , struggle
II. noun
Date: 1583
: an act or instance of flouncing
• flouncy ˈflau̇n(t)-sē adjective
III. transitive verb
( flounced ; flounc·ing )
Etymology: alteration of earlier frounce, from Middle English frouncen to curl
Date: 1711
: to trim with flounces
IV. noun
Date: 1713
: a strip of fabric attached by one edge ; also : a wide ruffle
• flouncy ˈflau̇n(t)-sē adjective