flounce out

To move out of some place or thing in a bouncy or spasmodic manner. Jenna's annoyance was evident by how she flounced out.

flounce out (of some place)

to bounce or bound out of some place. She turned up her nose and flounced out of the shop. She flounced out in anger.

See also: flounce, out

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The MP said: "In all my time here I have never seen a Leader of the House act with such disrespect and then flounce out of the chamber, and her officials follow out in that way, showing their dislike for something an MP had just said."

Barry sorry over sexist 'flounce' jibe to top Tory

Teacher Judith Cookson said: "Too many anger management people give kids the idea it is their right to flounce out of lessons because they have problems with their temper.

20% teachers back caning; DISCIPLINE

Supply teacher Judith Cookson told the TES: "There are too many anger management people and their ilk who give children the idea that it is their right to flounce out of lessons for time out because they have problems with their temper.

'Bring back the cane'

ELTON'S threatening to flounce out of his own Hen night tonight if any gatecrashers get in.