flounder
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
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.