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flounce

/flaʊnts/

/flaʊns/

flouncenoun

flounces

/flaʊnts/

/flaʊns/

Translations

оборка

The dress was adorned with a flounce at the hem.

Платье было украшено оборкой по подолу.

Additional translations

рюша

волан

Definitions

A wide ornamental strip of material gathered and sewn to a skirt or dress.

The dress was adorned with a flounce at the hem, adding a touch of elegance.

An exaggerated action intended to express annoyance or impatience.

She left the room with a dramatic flounce, making her displeasure clear to everyone.

Synonyms

flounceverb

flounced

Past Simple

flounced

Past Participle

flouncing

Gerund

/flaʊns/

Translations

выпендриваться

He flounced around the stage during the performance.

Он выпендривался на сцене во время выступления.

выпрыгивать

She flounced out of the room in anger.

Она выпрыгнула из комнаты в гневе.

Additional translations

метать

задергаться

тряхнуть

Definitions

To move with exaggerated, bouncy motions, often to express annoyance or impatience.

She flounced out of the room after the argument, making sure everyone noticed her exit.

To trim or adorn (a garment) with decorative flounces.

The seamstress flounced the sleeves with delicate lace.

Synonyms

flounceadjective

more flounce

Comp.

most flounce

Super.

Used attributively to describe garments or details featuring decorative flounces

Definitions

Designating a garment or detail that features or is decorated with flounces.

She chose a flounce skirt that swirled with every step.