flouncy

¹

[ floun-see ]

adjective

, flounc·i·er, flounc·i·est.

1. marked by flouncing flounce flouncing movement:

   an affected, flouncy walk.

flouncy

²

[ floun-see ]

adjective

, flounc·i·er, flounc·i·est.

1. decorated with flounces: flounce:

   an elaborate flouncy blouse.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flouncy¹

flounce ¹ + -y ¹

Origin of flouncy²

flounce ² + -y ¹

Example Sentences

For all we know, he wore a flouncy dress—he certainly owns a few.

From The Daily Beast

Of course, many were, lending the dog show a heartier aesthetic than the flouncy, feminine tone on the runways.

From The Daily Beast

Think ruffles, Peter Pan collars, and flouncy skirts, all heading in one direction—turning your clothes inside out.

From The Daily Beast

As I held it at arm's length a faint, familiar perfume stole up from its flouncy depths.

From Project Gutenberg