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- [flap]
- /flæp/
- /flæp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [flap]
- /flæp/
Definitions of flap word
- verb without object flap to swing or sway back and forth loosely, especially with noise: A loose shutter flapped outside the window. 1
- verb without object flap to move up and down, as wings; flap the wings, or make similar movements. 1
- verb without object flap to strike a blow with something broad and flexible. 1
- verb without object flap Slang. to become excited or confused, especially under stress: a seasoned diplomat who doesn't flap easily. 1
- verb with object flap to move (wings, arms, etc.) up and down. 1
- verb with object flap to cause to swing or sway loosely, especially with noise. 1
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Origin of flap
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English flappe a blow, slap, flappen to hit, slap; compare Dutch flap, flappen
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Flap
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
flap popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
flap usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flap
noun flap
- apron — An apron is a piece of clothing that you put on over the front of your normal clothes and tie round your waist, especially when you are cooking, in order to prevent your clothes from getting dirty.
- hanging — the way in which a thing hangs.
- fold — to confine (sheep or other domestic animals) in a fold.
- tag — a children's game in which one player chases the others in an effort to touch one of them, who then takes the role of pursuer.
- tab — ht
verb flap
- flail — an instrument for threshing grain, consisting of a staff or handle to one end of which is attached a freely swinging stick or bar.
- flop — to fall or plump down suddenly, especially with noise; drop or turn with a sudden bump or thud (sometimes followed by down): The puppy flopped down on the couch.
- dangle — If something dangles from somewhere or if you dangle it somewhere, it hangs or swings loosely.
- hang — to fasten or attach (a thing) so that it is supported only from above or at a point near its own top; suspend.
- vibrate — to move rhythmically and steadily to and fro, as a pendulum; oscillate.
Antonyms for flap
noun flap
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
- peacefulness — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
verb flap
- soothe — to tranquilize or calm, as a person or the feelings; relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink.
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