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

About a week after that procedure, Bickelhaupt received a second opinion from a different neurosurgeon, who said the bone flap was infected and should be removed. — Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

The flap bag has an adjustable chain strap and features a metal turnlock closure. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 28 Oct. 2026

Verb

Visitors will learn about multiple species of bats that flap about our mountains. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

But in the build-up to that goal, Hemansen had flapped at a Caspar Jander cross. — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026