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flap

[flæp]

flap Definition

  • 1to move up and down or back and forth quickly
  • 2a piece of material attached at one edge, used to cover or close something

Using flap: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flap" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The bird's wings flapped as it took off.

  • Example

    She flapped the towel to get rid of the dust.

  • Example

    The tent flap was open, letting in the cold air.

  • Example

    The butterfly flapped its wings slowly.

flap Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for flap

Antonyms for flap

Phrases with flap

  • to be worried or anxious about something

    Example

    I'm having a flap about my exam tomorrow.

  • flip one's flapjacks

    to lose one's temper or composure

    Example

    He flipped his flapjacks when he saw the mess in the kitchen.

  • flap one's gums

    to talk excessively or idly

    Example

    He's always flapping his gums about nothing important.

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Summary: flap in Brief

The term 'flap' [flæp] can be used as a verb or a noun. As a verb, it means to move up and down or back and forth quickly. As a noun, it refers to a piece of material attached at one edge, used to cover or close something. Examples include 'The bird's wings flapped as it took off.' and 'The tent flap was open, letting in the cold air.' 'Flap' also has idiomatic uses such as 'have a flap,' meaning to be worried or anxious about something.