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flounce vs ruffle

ruffle vs flounce

flounce and ruffle both are nouns.

flounce and ruffle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flounce Yes No Yes No
ruffle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, flounce and ruffle are synonyms defined as:
  • flounce and ruffle: a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
Other synonyms of flounce include frill, furbelow.
flounce (noun) ruffle (noun)
the act of walking with exaggerated jerky motions a noisy fight
a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim a high tight collar
a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
flounce (verb) ruffle (verb)
walk emphatically pleat or gather into a ruffle
erect or fluff up
disturb the smoothness of
twitch or flutter
mix so as to make a random order or arrangement
trouble or vex
discompose
stir up (water) so as to form ripples
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
Difference between flounce and ruffle

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