FLAPPED | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word FLAPPED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FLAPPED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Flap

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Middle English: probably imitative

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: flap
Dialects: British English
Definition:

(of a bird) move (its wings) up and down when flying or preparing to fly

Short Definition:

move wings up and down

Examples:
  • a pheasant flapped its wings
  • gulls flapped around uttering their strange cries
Definition:

be agitated or panicky

Short Definition:

be agitated

Examples:
  • it's all right, Mother, don't flap

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