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flouncing


Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of moving or making something move in a flamboyant or extravagant manner.


Rhymes
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dancing , prancing , dancing romancing
Variants
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flouncing , flouncings , flounce , flounced , flounces
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to bounce or toss about' in the 16th century.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'flouncing' was first used in the English language in the 16th century.

  2. Flouncing is often used to describe the movements of characters in comedy.

  3. Flouncing can be used to describe the movements of animals, such as a flouncing kangaroo.


Related Concepts
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  1. Exaggeration: Flouncing is a form of exaggerated movement.

  2. Theatricality: Flouncing is often associated with theatrical performances.


Culture
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In literature, 'flouncing' has been used to describe the exaggerated or theatrical movements of characters, particularly in comedy.

How to Memorize "flouncing"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize someone moving in a flamboyant or extravagant manner.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'flouncing' with the image of a person moving in an exaggerated way.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'flouncing' starts with the letter 'F' and represents 'Flamboyant Oversized Unusual Nimble Creature's' movement.


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