flapper (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /flæp/
Definition
To move wings up and down, or to move something from side to side, especially rapidly.
Examples
The pigeon began to flap its wings and took off.
She watched the flags flap in the strong wind.
The dog's ears flapped as he ran.
How to Use flapper
- flap its wings (collocation)
- The action of moving wings up and down to fly. — "The eagle flapped its wings powerfully to gain altitude."
- flap in the wind (collocation)
- To move loosely and rapidly from side to side due to wind. — "The laundry flapped in the wind on the clothesline."
- create a flap (idiom)
- To cause excitement, agitation, or a commotion. — "The celebrity's surprise visit created a flap at the hotel."
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