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flip-flap

adv · noun · verb · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /flɪp.flæp/

1

adv

Meaning 1

With a repeated flapping movement.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The repeated stroke of something long and loose.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A costermonger's dance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A form of somersault or cartwheel.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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5

noun

Meaning 5

A cracker.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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6

verb

Meaning 6

To flop or flap about.

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7

adverb

Meaning 7

with repeated strokes and noise

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • something going flip-flap in the night

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History

Etymology

Reduplication of flap.