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< flouncing

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floun·der ¹

(floun

r) KEY

intr.v.
floun·dered , floun·der·ing , floun·ders

To make clumsy attempts to move or regain one's balance.
To move or act clumsily and in confusion. See Synonyms at blunder. See Usage Note at founder ¹.

NOUN:

The act of floundering.

ETYMOLOGY:
Probably alteration of founder ¹

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