Pronunciation: /flaʊns/
noun a strip of material that is gathered or pleated and attached at one edge, used for trimming or decorating clothing
A1 She did a little flounce when she walked away in anger.
A2 The flounce on her dress added a touch of elegance to her outfit.
B1 The dancer's flounce across the stage captivated the audience.
B2 Her flounce of disapproval was evident as she stormed out of the meeting.
C1 The actress's flounce was perfectly timed, adding depth to her character.
C2 The designer's use of flounce in the collection showcased their creativity and skill.
verb to move in an exaggerated or lively manner
A1 She flounces when she's angry, stomping her feet and crossing her arms.
A2 The child flounced out of the room in a huff after being scolded by his parents.
B1 The actress flounced onto the stage, commanding the attention of the audience with her presence.
B2 She flounced into the meeting, late as usual, and caused a stir with her dramatic entrance.
C1 The politician flounced out of the press conference, refusing to answer any more questions from the reporters.
C2 The CEO flounced into the boardroom, demanding changes to the company's strategy with a sense of authority.
formal She wore a dress with a delicate flounce at the hem.
informal She added a flounce to her skirt to make it more fun.
slang She flounced out of the room in a huff.
figurative His flounce of anger was evident in his abrupt departure.
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