Meaning & use
Flouncing
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Moving in an exaggerated, indignant, or dramatic way, usually to show annoyance.
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She went flouncing out of the meeting after her idea was rejected.
He came flouncing into the room, clearly upset about losing the argument.
A note on using this word
Often paired with a preposition like 'out' or 'off', emphasizing a theatrical, huffy exit.
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