Flap

/flap/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A quick movement or motion, usually up and down.

The flap of the eagle's wings could be heard from a distance.

A piece of material that hangs loosely and may be opened or closed.

He used the flap of the tent to shield himself from the rain.

verb

To move (something) up and down or back and forth in a quick, short motion.

She began to flap her arms in excitement when she saw her friends.

To open or close with a quick movement.

The bird flapped its wings vigorously to lift off the ground.

Middle English flappen, frequentative of flapen; of imitative origin.

in a flap

In a state of agitation or excitement.

flap one's gums

To talk excessively or without substance.

flapjack

A type of sweet baked oat bar.

flutter

To move with light, quick motions.

flapjack

A flat, baked bar made from oats and syrup.

flapper

A fashionable young woman in the 1920s.

To be in a confused or disorganized state.

I'm all in a flap about my presentation tomorrow.

To show off or brag.

He was flapping about his new car.