NYT Dictionary

FLOUNCE

/flaʊns/
VerbNounFLOWNSGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025

Meaning

To move in a bouncy, exaggerated manner.

Etymology

Origin: German

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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