[flounce1 + -y1]-y is a native English suffix of adjectives meaning “characterized by or inclined to”the substance or action of the word or stem to which the suffix is attached. Otherwords that use the affix -y include: dreamy, grouchy, juicy, rumbly
flouncy in American English2
(ˈflaunsi)
adjectiveWord forms: flouncier, flounciest
decorated with flounces
an elaborate flouncy blouse
Word origin
[flounce2 + -y1]-y is a native English suffix of adjectives meaning “characterized by or inclined to”the substance or action of the word or stem to which the suffix is attached. Otherwords that use the affix -y include: dreamy, grouchy, juicy, rumbly
Examples of 'flouncy' in a sentence
flouncy
Flynn grinned at her as they switched on the lights in the floral flouncy multi-sofa'd room.
Christina Jones TICKLED PINK (2001)
You might like to wear a boater, or something flouncy over crinoline.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Long or short, they were ruffled, flouncy and insinuating.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
I don't, though it's certainly more of a tuxedo than a flouncy dress.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
You know, the one with the flouncy skirts and the no-nonsense advice.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Keep your cool with a flouncy skirt.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
But the sad truth is that there are very few outings that call for a flouncy, floor-length, 1,790 whiteskirt.