Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flapped
verb
/flæpt/
Definition
Past tense of flap; to move something up and down or from side to side quickly.
Examples
- The bird flapped its wings excitedly as it took off.
- He flapped the paper to get rid of the dust.
- She flapped her arms to imitate a bird.
Meaning
The action of moving quickly and loosely, typically to create air or sound.
Synonyms
- fluttered
- waved
- flailed
- waved frantically
