Main Entry: ²flap

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): flapped; flap·ping

Date: 14th century

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 flapsintransitive 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