flouncing

American

[floun-sing] / ˈflaʊn sɪŋ /

noun

material used in making flounces. flounce.
trimming consisting of a flounce.

flouncing British

/ ˈflaʊnsɪŋ /

noun

material, such as lace or embroidered fabric, used for making flounces

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Etymology

Origin of flouncing

First recorded in 1760–70; flounce ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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Manuel Puig’s “Kiss of the Spider Woman” is perhaps best known in the U.S. as the film that won William Hurt an Oscar for flouncing around a prison cell in a kimono.

From Los Angeles Times

“I call it flouncing,” Ms. Philyaw, 50, said of people who unsubscribe to group chats.

From New York Times

Nemec recognizes this, to some degree, by only mentioning a central figure from the anime who is basically a flailing, flouncing mess of childish squeaks and quirks.

From Salon

His reputation plummeted when he was accused of flouncing out of coalition talks in 2017.

From BBC

"Rather than flouncing off", said Mr Hussain, the judge showed humour and "embraced" the fluffy intruder.

From BBC

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