FLAP | Definition and Meaning

Definition of Flap

Flap

Definition/Meaning

(noun)

A sudden movement or noise, especially of something flexible.

e.g. The bird's wings made a loud flap as it took off.

(verb)

broadly, to loosely wave or sway back and forth, usually due to having one end fastened and the other end free, and often making a sound/noise in the process;

e.g. The wind made the flags flap on the poles.

(verb)

broadly, to beat at something and/or to use a tool using long strokes, similar to the action involved in flying;

e.g. He started to flap the curtains to get the dust out from them.

(noun)

the action or instance of moving something such as a tool or one's limb (e.g. an arm or a wing) up and down, similar to the action required for flying;

e.g. With a flap of her arms, she signaled to the car to stop at her house.

(noun)

a piece of some thin material like paper or cloth that is secured/fastened on one end and hangs freely on the other, often serving to cover something or protect an opening;

e.g. The coat's pocket has a flap of fabric stitched over it.

(noun)

(informal) a state of panic, agitation, or disruption, often due to excitement;

e.g. The students of the class went into a flap when they heard that they would be taking a surprise quiz.