Just so as you know:

[idiosyncreant]

I could probably live a long, healthy, content life without ever hearing the word

FLOUNCE

used in a serious* way again.
Honestly, OtherWriterPeople. Flounce. Think about it--pronounce it aloud and cherish the vowels: Flounce!

* Brian Jacques use of it conveyed a snooty volewife's movements rather aptly. It sets my teeth on edge now, but it was not a

Comments

[idiosyncreant]

Mercy, Pam. Now someone has to get a poodle so we can name it that. The horror!

[dawtheminstrel]

Also "smirk."

[idiosyncreant]

Actually, I love smirk.
It may have been overused, so the point is to get a creative edge on it. For example, when Grammy Winfrid smirks--that's great.

[dawtheminstrel]

Well. Maybe. I'm smirk-challenged. It's one of those words writing has ruined for me as a reader--like "suddenly" or "rather."

[jeanhuets]

"I could probably live a long, healthy, content life without ever hearing the word FLOUNCE"

But would you be happy--really happy?

[idiosyncreant]

Now that I've gotten this post out of my system?
Definitely.

I'm all for flounce in comic usage, but when a severe maiden aunt flounces out?

...

No thanks. Words used in their best state makes me happy.