flap

²flap

verb

flappedflap·ping

Definition of FLAP

transitive verb

1

: to beat with or as if with a flap

2

: to toss sharply : fling

3

: to move or cause to move in flaps

intransitive verb

1

: to sway loosely usually with a noise of striking and especially when moved by wind

2

a : to beat or pulsate wings or something suggesting wings b : to progress by flapping c : to flutter ineffectively

3

: to talk foolishly and persistently

Examples of FLAP

1. The breeze flapped the sails.
2. The flag flapped in the breeze.
3. The bird's wings were flapping.

First Known Use of FLAP

14th century

Related to FLAP

Synonyms: beat, flail, flop, flutter, whip

Related Words: bang, batter, buffet, knock, pound, smack, spank, thump; flick, flicker, flit; fan, oscillate, sway, swing; undulate, wave; palpitate, pulse, throb

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