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Flap

🔄 Synonyms of "Flap"

12 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
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.
beatverbA 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.
flutteringnounRapid back-and-forth waving or oscillation.
pothernounA commotion, a tempest.
flappingnounthat flaps or flap
floppingnounThe 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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WordDefinition
flutteringnounRapid back-and-forth waving or oscillation.
flutternounThe act of fluttering; quick and irregular motion.
floppingnounThe motion of something that flops.
wavenounA moving disturbance in the level of a body of liquid; an undulation.
undulateverb(intransitive) To move in wavelike motions.
beatnounA stroke; a blow.
dithernounThe state of being undecided; indecision; vacillation.
pothernounA 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.
blownounA strong wind.
beatingnounThe pulsation of the heart.
hooplanounA bustling to-do, excited speech or noise.
ruckusnounA raucous disturbance and/or commotion.
unrestnounA state of trouble, confusion and turbulence, especially in a political context; a time of riots, demonstrations and protests.
hullabaloonounA clamour, a commotion; a fuss or uproar.
tabnounA small flap or strip of material attached to or inserted into something, for holding, manipulation, identification, opening etc.
covernounA lid.
lidnounThe top or cover of a container.
stealnounThe act of stealing.

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