Synonyms of flap

flap 1 of 2

noun

ˈflap 

as in frenzy

a state of wildly excited activity or emotion

there was a major flap when area residents found out that the President would be visiting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frenzy
• rampage
• hysteria
• rage
• fever
• furore
• fury
• agitation
• furor
• distraction
• uproar
• delirium
• feverishness
• chaos
• confusion
• commotion
• stir
• deliriousness
• turmoil
• disorder
• pandemonium
• brouhaha
• havoc
• to-do
• rumpus
• storm
• ruckus
• bustle
• tempest
• clamor
• clatter
• disturbance
• hullabaloo
• ruction
• fuss
• hubbub
• squall
• bedlam
• hoo-ha
• tumult
• stew
• bother
• shindy
• hurly-burly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• still
• quiet
• peace
• calm
• repose
• stillness
• quietude
• serenity
• calmness
• tranquility
• placidity
• peacefulness
• restfulness
• tranquilness
• sereneness

flap

2 of 2

verb

as in to flutter

to move or cause to move with a striking motion

the stirring sight of a huge flock of geese flapping their wings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flutter
• flop
• whip
• wave
• swing
• flick
• flail
• sway
• knock
• beat
• bang
• smack
• flicker
• thump
• flit
• pound
• fan
• batter
• spank
• oscillate
• pulse
• buffet
• throb
• undulate
• palpitate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flap

Noun

Hoo-boy, let’s hope video of this pregame flap appears at some point in the future. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

The flap followed Carr’s call for stronger enforcement of the equal-time rule. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Verb

The cast are clustered around a table of props and despite her disappointment at the lack of hag wigs, Dale Dickey is flapping a fishing net like a seafaring matador. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

Northern cardinals may flirt over lunch, with a male passing a choice bite to a female, while fledglings flap, gape and beg their parents for a snack. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026