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Flapped: meaning, definitions and examples

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flapped

 

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Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Flapped is the past tense of flap, which means to move something quickly up and down or side to side. It often refers to the motion of wings or other flexible parts. Flapping can also describe the action of something being agitated or moved quickly. In a broader sense, it can be used to convey a commotion or fuss about something. This term is common in both literal and figurative contexts.

Synonyms

flourished, fluttered, waved

Examples of usage

  • The bird flapped its wings energetically.
  • She flapped the paper to dry it.
  • The flag flapped in the wind.
  • He flapped his arms to get attention.

Translations

Translations of the word "flapped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bater

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคกเคผเคซเคกเคผเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช flattern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergetar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั…ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ machaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฏใŸใ‚ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท battre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agitar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงฤฑrpฤฑnmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํผ๋•์ด๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฑุชูุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรกvat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรกchaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹ๅŠจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mahati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flauta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั–ะปะบั–ะปะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒขแƒฃแƒœแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงฤฑrpฤฑnmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agitar

Etymology

The word 'flap' dates back to Middle English, derived from the Old Norse 'flappa', which means to move or wave about. The association of motion, particularly with wings or flexible materials, has been a part of the word's essence since its inception. Initially, it may have referred to the sound or action of the wings of birds during flight, and over time, it expanded to encompass any quick, flapping motion. The verb form 'flapped' represents an action completed in the past, maintaining the core sense of rapid movement. Its usage has been recorded in early literature, often describing both literal flapping motions and metaphorical uses, indicating disturbance or excitement in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,643, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.