flounder

(noun, verb)

noun

1. flesh of any of various American and European flatfish

Definition categories: food, flatfish

2. any of various European and non-European marine flatfish

Definition categories: animal, flatfish

verb

1. walk with great difficulty

Similar word(s): stagger

Definition categories: motion, walk

2. behave awkwardly; have difficulties

- She is floundering in college

Definition categories: social, fight, struggle

Sentences with flounder as a verb:

- 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.