flouncy

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adjective (1)

ˈflau̇n(t)-sē

flouncier; flounciest

: flouncing or having a tendency to flounce

Summer gathered her handbag, swung the cardigan half of her heather-colored sweater set around her shoulders, and with that flouncy walk she'd had since childhood … sashayed past us, shaking her head disgustedly all the way.—

Toby Devens

flouncy

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adjective (2)

flouncier; flounciest

: decorated with a flounce or flounces

The French influence was pervasive. Seven women chefs wore matching, flouncy cancan out-fits …—

Thomas Matthews

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Ruffle Mini Dress This flouncy dress samples the trendy coquette aesthetic with its sweetheart neckline, sheer sleeves, ruffly details, and all-over floral. —

Miles Walls, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024 Beyond Miu Miu-esque preppy looks and flouncy oriental gowns, sportswear was another theme that stood out this season. —

Denni Hu, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 These fall workhorses dress up T-shirts and jeans, keep you warm in flouncy dresses, cut the chill in drafty workplaces, and are an ideal layering option for mornings and nights when the sun goes down. —

Miles Walls, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024 Blouses also popped up at Marni, N°21 and Bottega Veneta — ranging from clean cut, office-ready designs to the more flouncy and feminine. —

Scarlett Conlon, CNN, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for flouncy