flounce

Meanings

• Verb

  To move with a bouncing or swaying motion, especially in an extravagant or theatrical way

  - "She flounced into the room, making a grand entrance."
  - "The ballerina flounced across the stage in her tutu."

• Noun

  A garment, typically a skirt or dress, that is full and flowing, designed to be worn in a flouncy manner

  - "She wore a beautiful flounce for the party."
  - "The flounce swayed gently in the breeze."

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Pronunciation

1. /flaʊns/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flounce
dance , romance , advance

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Variants

List of all variants of flounce that leads to same result
flounce , flounced , flounces , flouncing

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to pound or thrash' in Middle English, later developed the meaning 'to move with a bouncing or swaying motion'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'flounce' is also used in the world of cooking to describe a type of cake decoration.

2. In the fashion world, a 'flounce dress' is a type of dress with a full, gathered skirt that creates a flouncy movement.

3. The word 'flounce' is often used in a derogatory way to describe someone who makes an extravagant or theatrical entrance or display of emotion.

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Related Concepts

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1. Skirt: A type of garment that is often described as having a flounce or flouncy movement.

2. Petticoat: A full, gathered skirt worn under a dress, which can add a flouncy movement to the overall appearance.

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Culture

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The term 'flounce' has been used in literature, particularly in descriptions of grand entrances or theatrical performances. It is also used in fashion to describe full and flowing garments.

How to Memorize "flounce"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person entering a room with a bouncing or swaying gait, or picture a flowing skirt or dress moving gently in the wind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flounce' with grand entrances, theatrical performances, or flowing garments.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Flowing, Luxurious, Over-the-top, Unique, Nimble, Swaying, Extravagant' to remember the meaning of 'flounce'.

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