flapping Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the motion made by flapping up and down
   flutter; fluttering; flap.
   
2. verb move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
   wave; undulate; roll; flap.
   
   • The curtains undulated
   • the waves rolled towards the beach
3. verb move noisily
   flap.
   
   • flags flapped in the strong wind
4. verb move with a thrashing motion
   beat; flap.
   
   • The bird flapped its wings
   • The eagle beat its wings and soared high into the sky
5. verb move with a flapping motion
   beat; flap.
   
   • The bird's wings were flapping
6. verb make a fuss; be agitated
   pother; flap; dither.
   
7. verb pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds
   flap.
   

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