🔄 Synonyms of "Flap"
12 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| flutternoun | (intransitive) To flap or wave quickly but irregularly. |
| undulateverb | (intransitive) To move in wavelike motions. |
| wavenoun | (intransitive) To move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely. |
| beatverb | A stroke; a blow. |
| dithernoun | (figurative) To be uncertain or unable to make a decision; to vacillate, hesitate, or delay. |
| fussnoun | (countable or uncountable) Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something. |
| flutteringnoun | Rapid back-and-forth waving or oscillation. |
| pothernoun | A commotion, a tempest. |
| flappingnoun | that flaps or flap |
| floppingnoun | The motion of something that flops. |
| tizzynoun | (colloquial) A state of nervous excitement, confusion, or distress; a dither. |
| flapsnoun | (farriery, archaic) A disease in the mouths of horses involving inflammation in the cheeks or lips. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Flap"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| flutteringnoun | Rapid back-and-forth waving or oscillation. |
| flutternoun | The act of fluttering; quick and irregular motion. |
| floppingnoun | The motion of something that flops. |
| wavenoun | A moving disturbance in the level of a body of liquid; an undulation. |
| undulateverb | (intransitive) To move in wavelike motions. |
| beatnoun | A stroke; a blow. |
| dithernoun | The state of being undecided; indecision; vacillation. |
| pothernoun | A commotion, a tempest. |
| tizzynoun | (colloquial) A state of nervous excitement, confusion, or distress; a dither. |
| fussnoun | (countable or uncountable) Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something. |
| blownoun | A strong wind. |
| beatingnoun | The pulsation of the heart. |
| hooplanoun | A bustling to-do, excited speech or noise. |
| ruckusnoun | A raucous disturbance and/or commotion. |
| unrestnoun | A state of trouble, confusion and turbulence, especially in a political context; a time of riots, demonstrations and protests. |
| hullabaloonoun | A clamour, a commotion; a fuss or uproar. |
| tabnoun | A small flap or strip of material attached to or inserted into something, for holding, manipulation, identification, opening etc. |
| covernoun | A lid. |
| lidnoun | The top or cover of a container. |
| stealnoun | The act of stealing. |
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