Flapper: meaning, definitions and examples

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flapper

 

[ หˆflรฆpษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical fashion

A flapper was a young woman in the 1920s who was known for her energetic freedom, embracing a lifestyle viewed by many at the time as outrageous. Flappers were characterized by their bobbed hair, short skirts, and a penchant for jazz music and dancing. They were often seen as a symbol of the social and sexual liberation of women during the post-World War I era.

Synonyms

liberated woman, modern girl, new woman

Examples of usage

  • The flapper style revolutionized women's fashion.
  • She danced like a flapper at the Gatsby-themed party.
  • Flappers challenged traditional gender roles.

Translations

Translations of the word "flapper" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น flapper

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฒเฅˆเคชเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Flapper

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ flapper

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะปะฐะฟะฟะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ flapper

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒฉใƒƒใƒ‘ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flapper

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ flapper

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท flapper

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋ž˜ํผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู„ุงูพุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ flapper

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ flapper

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ—ๆ‹‰็€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ flapper

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flapper

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะปะฐะฟะฟะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒšแƒแƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ flapper

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ flapper

Etymology

The term 'flapper' emerged in the early 20th century, referenced primarily in the United States, during a period of significant social change following World War I. The origin of the term is somewhat unclear, but it is believed to have derived from the slang used by youth in the early 1900s, where it designated a young girl or an immature woman. It gained more formal recognition in the 1920s, becoming associated with the fashion and lifestyle of the young women who defied societal norms. These women challenged the restrictive clothing and behaviors of previous generations, opting instead for shorter dresses, bobbed hairstyles, and a more liberated approach to life. The flapper era symbolized a broader cultural shift towards modernity and independence for women, as they sought greater equality and expressed their freedom through art, music, and lifestyle choices.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,449 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.