Flapped: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆ
flapped
[ flรฆpt ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น bater
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคกเคผเคซเคกเคผเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช flattern
๐ฎ๐ฉ bergetar
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐั ะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ machaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใใใ
๐ซ๐ท battre
๐ช๐ธ agitar
๐น๐ท รงฤฑrpฤฑnmak
๐ฐ๐ท ํผ๋์ด๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑุชูุน
๐จ๐ฟ mรกvat
๐ธ๐ฐ mรกchaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅจ
๐ธ๐ฎ mahati
๐ฎ๐ธ flauta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะปะบัะปะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแขแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงฤฑrpฤฑnmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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