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Go off in a huff in the manner of uncle (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

flounce

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'go' is the definition.
(I know that flounce is a more specific form of the action walk)

'off in a huff in the manner of uncle' is the wordplay.
'of uncle' can be anagrammed to 'FLOUNCE'.
But, I am not clear how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for flounce that I've seen before include "Ornamental gathered strip on garment" , "Move with pettish impatience" , "Move in a pet" , "A ruffle; walk (out) in huff" , "An impatient annoyed movement or a deep frill" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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