- (in the 1920s) a young woman, esp one flaunting her unconventional dress and behaviour
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flap•per /ˈflæpɚ/USA pronunciation
n. [countable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- something broad and flat used for striking or for making a noise by striking.
- a young woman who went against conventional behavior in the 1920's.
flap•per
(flap′ər),USA pronunciation n.
flap′per•dom, n.
flap′per•ish, adj.
flap′per•ism, n.
- something broad and flat used for striking or for making a noise by striking.
- a broad, flat, hinged or hanging piece;
flap. - a young woman, esp. one who, during the 1920s, behaved and dressed in a boldly unconventional manner.
- a young bird just learning to fly.
- Slang Termsthe hand.
- flap + -er1 1560–70
flap′per•ish, adj.
flap′per•ism, n.
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flapper /ˈflæpə/ n
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