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
• rage
• hysteria
• fever
• fury
• furore
• agitation
• furor
• distraction
• uproar
• delirium
• feverishness
• confusion
• chaos
• commotion
• stir
• turmoil
• deliriousness
• disorder
• pandemonium
• brouhaha
• havoc
• storm
• to-do
• rumpus
• ruckus
• bustle
• disturbance
• clatter
• tempest
• clamor
• hullabaloo
• fuss
• ruction
• 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

Additionally, every belt opening and buttonhole is individually measured, cut and finished, including the holes along the back belt and those used for the pocket flaps. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026

The brand says they’re inspired by classic cargo pants, with a wide-leg fit and signature flap pocket. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

Verb

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

Despite Sarah’s flapping her cardigan in the air like a hungover color-guard girl at a homecoming parade, the hapless Irish naval men sent to save her remained beyond the bobbing waves. — Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026