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Rareflounder
The correct spelling is flounder.
How to pronounce flounder
/ˈflaʊndɚ/
nounIPA: /ˈflaʊndɚ/
Say it like: Flo-wnd-er
The correct spelling is flounder. A European species of flatfish having dull brown colouring with reddish-brown blotches; fluke, European flounder, Platichthys flesus. For example: "Robert yanked Connie's leg vigorously, causing her to flounder and eventually fall."
Usage Examples
“Robert yanked Connie's leg vigorously, causing her to flounder and eventually fall.”
“He gave a good speech, but floundered when audience members asked questions he could not answer well.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A European species of flatfish having dull brown colouring with reddish-brown blotches; fluke, European flounder, Platichthys flesus.
- 2.Any of various flatfish of the family Pleuronectidae or Bothidae.
- 3.A bootmaker's tool for crimping boot fronts.
verb
- 1.To flop around as a fish out of water.
- 2.To make clumsy attempts to move or regain one's balance.
- 3.To act clumsily or confused; to struggle or be flustered.
- 4.To be in serious difficulty.
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