flouncy

flouncy
flouncy1
/flown"see/, adj., flouncier, flounciest.
marked by flouncing movement: an affected, flouncy walk.
[FLOUNCE1 + -Y1]
flouncy2
/flown"see/, adj., flouncier, flounciest.
decorated with flounces: an elaborate flouncy blouse.
[FLOUNCE2 + -Y1]

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