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- [floun-sing]
- /ˈflaʊn sɪŋ/
- /flaʊns/
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- [floun-sing]
- /ˈflaʊn sɪŋ/
Definitions of flouncing word
- noun flouncing a strip of material gathered or pleated and attached at one edge, with the other edge left loose or hanging: used for trimming, as on the edge of a skirt or sleeve or on a curtain, slipcover, etc. 1
- verb without object flouncing to go with impatient or impetuous, exaggerated movements: The star flounced out of the studio in a rage. 1
- verb without object flouncing to throw the body about spasmodically; flounder. 1
- verb with object flouncing to trim with flounces. 1
- noun flouncing Present participle of flounce. 1
- noun flouncing material, such as lace or embroidered fabric, used for making flounces 0
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Origin of flouncing
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70; flounce2 + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Flouncing
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flouncing popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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