Flounce
verb
To move in an exaggerated or impatient way, often to show you are angry or upset.
She flounced out of the room after the argument.
noun
A wide decorative strip of material that is usually gathered and attached to a piece of clothing or curtain.
The dress had a flounce at the hem.
verb
To go or move in an exaggeratedly impatient or angry manner.
John flounced into the house, clearly frustrated from work.
Often appears as...
- flounce out
- flounce in
verb
To move in an exaggerated or impatient way, often to show you are angry or upset.
She flounced out of the room after the argument.
noun
A wide decorative strip of material that is usually gathered and attached to a piece of clothing or curtain.
The dress had a flounce at the hem.
verb
To go or move in an exaggeratedly impatient or angry manner.
John flounced into the house, clearly frustrated from work.
Often appears as...
- flounce out
- flounce in
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Indicator
Used to convey strong emotions like anger or frustration in a dramatic way.
Rosa flounced from the meeting in a fury, leaving everyone in silence.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Movement
Implies a visual image of someone moving with exaggerated motions.
He flounced into the room, throwing his coat on the sofa.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Use
Mostly used in informal conversations, can sound odd in formal settings.
Whenever she's mad at us, she flounces up the stairs to her room.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Indicator
Used to convey strong emotions like anger or frustration in a dramatic way.
Rosa flounced from the meeting in a fury, leaving everyone in silence.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Movement
Implies a visual image of someone moving with exaggerated motions.
He flounced into the room, throwing his coat on the sofa.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Use
Mostly used in informal conversations, can sound odd in formal settings.
Whenever she's mad at us, she flounces up the stairs to her room.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Indicator
Used to convey strong emotions like anger or frustration in a dramatic way.
Rosa flounced from the meeting in a fury, leaving everyone in silence.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Movement
Implies a visual image of someone moving with exaggerated motions.
He flounced into the room, throwing his coat on the sofa.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Use
Mostly used in informal conversations, can sound odd in formal settings.
Whenever she's mad at us, she flounces up the stairs to her room.
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Quote examples
Alice Temperley
British Designer
I don't think many people would think I'm a designer. I behave in a different way. I'd get knocked down and cut to pieces if I went home and flounced about; this industry is known for the flounciness, but I've got my feet on the ground.
Quote examples
Craig Brown
English Critic
There are few things quite so effortlessly enjoyable as watching an eminent person getting in a huff and flouncing out of a television interview, often with microphone trailing.
Quote examples
Alice Temperley
British Designer
I don't think many people would think I'm a designer. I behave in a different way. I'd get knocked down and cut to pieces if I went home and flounced about; this industry is known for the flounciness, but I've got my feet on the ground.
Quote examples
Craig Brown
English Critic
There are few things quite so effortlessly enjoyable as watching an eminent person getting in a huff and flouncing out of a television interview, often with microphone trailing.
Example 1 of 2
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