flouncy

¹

[ floun-see ]

adjective

, flounc·i·er, flounc·i·est.

1. marked by flouncing flounce flouncing movement:

   an affected, flouncy walk.

flouncy

²

[ floun-see ]

adjective

, flounc·i·er, flounc·i·est.

1. decorated with flounces: flounce:

   an elaborate flouncy blouse.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flouncy¹

flounce ¹ + -y ¹

Origin of flouncy²

flounce ² + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Growing up, I remember a line of flouncy purple blooms basking in the sun and the reflected heat from the driveway — of course, at the time, sun exposure and heat tolerance meant nothing to me; I just thought the pretty flowers smelled like root beer Popsicles.

From Seattle Times

It was only a short train and flouncy at the hem.

From Literature

As the Disquotays’ resident hairdresser, Sylvester, known as Dooni in those days, ensured that everyone’s wigs were flouncy and fabulous before they went out on the town to clubs and house parties.

From Los Angeles Times

Inside, flouncy sconces and antique chandeliers shed flattering light on omelet eaters Insta-posting between bites.

From Los Angeles Times

Some of Ghesquiere’s creations could easily emerge from the lake’s depths, with neoprene webbing creating wings on cropped tops and giving movement to flouncy skirts, fit for a freshwater mermaid.

From Seattle Times