Definition of flapping Flapping

/flæˈpɪŋ/ - [flatping] - flap•ping

We found 7 definitions of flapping from 5 different sources.

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What does flapping mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun
flapping - the motion made by flapping up and down
  flap, flutter, fluttering
  undulation, wave wavelike motion; a gentle rising and falling in the manner of waves
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • flapping (Noun)
    An instance where one flaps.
  • flapping (Verb)
    Present participle of flap.
  • flapping (Adjective)
    That flaps or flap.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • flapping (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Flap

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

  • flapping
    The agitation of a sail with sheet or tack carried away, or the sudden jerk of the sails in light winds and a heavy swell on.

Part of speech

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  • flapping, verb, gerund of flap (infinitive).

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flapping in sign language
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