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flounce

UK/flaʊns/ US/ˈflaʊns/ uncommon archaic

verb

noun

1.
2.

the act of walking with exaggerated jerky motions

Origin

Probably of North Germanic origin, from Norwegian flunsa (“hurry”), perhaps ultimately imitative. Or, perhaps formed on the pattern of pounce, bounce.

Phrases

  • flounce post

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