Flap Definition & Meaning

flap
noun
  1. any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely; "he wrote on the flap of the envelope"
  2. an excited state of agitation; "he was in a dither"; "there was a terrible flap about the theft"
  3. the motion made by flapping up and down
  4. a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body
  5. a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag
verb
  1. move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion; "The curtains undulated"; "the waves rolled towards the beach"
  2. move noisily; "flags flapped in the strong wind"
  3. move with a thrashing motion; "The bird flapped its wings"; "The eagle beat its wings and soared high into the sky"
  4. move with a flapping motion; "The bird's wings were flapping"
  5. make a fuss; be agitated
  6. pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds

Synonyms for flap

beat adj

very tired; "was all in at the end of the day"; "so beat I could flop down and go to sleep anywhere

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dither noun

an excited state of agitation; "he was in a dither"; "there was a terrible flap about the theft" act nervously

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flapping noun

the motion made by flapping up and down

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flaps noun

a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag

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flopping
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flutter noun

the act of moving back and forth abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm)

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fluttering noun

the motion made by flapping up and down

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fuss noun

an excited state of agitation; "he was in a dither"; "there was a terrible flap about the theft" an angry disturbance

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pother noun

an excited state of agitation; "he was in a dither

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tizzy noun

an excited state of agitation; "he was in a dither"; "there was a terrible flap about the theft"

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"Flap" in song lyrics

See how flap is used in real songs:

  • "This origami dream is beautiful: pull the tail watch the wings flap"
    Aesop Rock — Night Light
  • "What? you think I'mma talk and flap"
    Black Moon f/ Louisville Sluggah — Come Get Some
  • "then flipped me a flap"
    D.B.A. f/ Luniz — Havin' Thangs

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Frequently asked questions

What does flap mean?
any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely; "he wrote on the flap of the envelope" an excited state of agitation; "he was in a dither"; "there was a terrible flap about the theft" the motion made by flapping up and down a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion; "The curtains undulated
What part of speech is flap?
Flap is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does flap have?
Flap has 11 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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