Meaning & use

Flouncy

adjective·Everyday

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Having ruffles or gathered layers of fabric that move freely; also describes a dramatic, exaggerated manner.

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She wore a flouncy skirt that swished with every step she took.

He gave a flouncy sigh and stormed out of the room dramatically.

A note on using this word

Related to both the noun 'flounce' (a decorative ruffle) and the verb 'flounce' (to move in an exaggerated, huffy way).

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