flouncy

¹ American  

[floun-see] / ˈflaʊn si /

adjective

flouncier, flounciest

1. marked by flouncing flounce flouncing movement.

   an affected, flouncy walk.

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flouncy ² American  

[floun-see] / ˈflaʊn si /

adjective

flouncier, flounciest

1. decorated with flounces: flounce.

   an elaborate flouncy blouse.

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Etymology

Origin of flouncy¹

flounce ¹ + -y ¹

Origin of flouncy²

flounce ² + -y ¹

Example Sentences

She took her time explaining the heart of the matter as she slipped her everyday bonnet from her head and substituted the flouncy, feathery one in its place.

From Literature

I shot a look over at Aunt Kitty in her flouncy blue gown, laughing and talking at the center of her own circle of wild-eyed Southern hospitality.

From Literature

Lady Constance carried her own parasol trimmed all ’round with ruffles, in the Parisian style, and wore a frightfully flouncy frock.

From Literature

Growing up, I remember a line of flouncy purple blooms basking in the sun and the reflected heat from the driveway — of course, at the time, sun exposure and heat tolerance meant nothing to me; I just thought the pretty flowers smelled like root beer Popsicles.

From Seattle Times

It was only a short train and flouncy at the hem.

From Literature