Dictionary Check: flapping

"flapping" is a valid word!

Scrabble 16 points
Words with Friends 21 points

Definition

noun

the motion made by flapping up and down

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verb

move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

Example: "The curtains undulated"
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verb

to flutter noisily when moved by the wind

Example: "flags flapped in the strong wind"
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verb

move with a thrashing motion

Example: "The bird flapped its wings"
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verb

move with a flapping motion

Example: "The bird's wings were flapping"
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verb

make a fuss; be agitated

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