1. v. & n.
--v.intr. (often foll. by away, about, off, out) go or move with an agitated, violent, or impatient motion (flounced out in a huff).
--n. a flouncing movement.
Etymology: 16th c.: orig. unkn.: perh. imit., as bounce, pounce 2. n. & v.
--n. a wide ornamental strip of material gathered and sewn to a skirt, dress, etc.; a frill.
--v.tr. trim with a flounce or flounces.
Etymology: alt. of earlier frounce fold, pleat, f. OF fronce f. froncir wrinkle