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JadziaDax · 10-03-2003, 02:28 AM

The Word of the Day for October 3 is:

flounce • \FLOWNSS ("OW" as in "cow")\ • (verb) 1a. to move with exaggerated jerky or bouncy motions; also, to move so as to draw attention to oneself; 1b. to go with sudden determination; 2. flounder, struggle

A little more information about today’s word:
Despite its rhyming connection with "bounce," the history behind "flounce" is not entirely certain. Its first recorded use as a verb in English occurred in 1542. Some scholars believe it is related to the Norwegian verb "flunsa" (meaning "to hurry" or "to work briskly") and the Swedish "flunsa" ("to fall with a splash" or "to plunge"). The connection is uncertain, however, because the "flunsa" verbs did not appear in their respective languages until the 18th century, long after "flounce" surfaced in English. A second distinct sense of "flounce," referring to a strip or ruffle of fabric attached on one edge, did not appear in English until the 18th century. This "flounce" derives from the Middle English "frouncen" ("to curl").

My sentence (using definition #1a):
The host of the party looked like she was dancing as she flounced about in an effort to greet each of the guests.

Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 10th Edition.

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10-03-2003, 02:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
JadziaDax Loser Location: who the fuck cares?	Word of the day October 3 The Word of the Day for October 3 is: flounce • \FLOWNSS ("OW" as in "cow")\ • (verb) 1a. to move with exaggerated jerky or bouncy motions; also, to move so as to draw attention to oneself; 1b. to go with sudden determination; 2. flounder, struggle A little more information about today’s word: Despite its rhyming connection with "bounce," the history behind "flounce" is not entirely certain. Its first recorded use as a verb in English occurred in 1542. Some scholars believe it is related to the Norwegian verb "flunsa" (meaning "to hurry" or "to work briskly") and the Swedish "flunsa" ("to fall with a splash" or "to plunge"). The connection is uncertain, however, because the "flunsa" verbs did not appear in their respective languages until the 18th century, long after "flounce" surfaced in English. A second distinct sense of "flounce," referring to a strip or ruffle of fabric attached on one edge, did not appear in English until the 18th century. This "flounce" derives from the Middle English "frouncen" ("to curl"). My sentence (using definition #1a): The host of the party looked like she was dancing as she flounced about in an effort to greet each of the guests. Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 10th Edition. Next sentence?