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Flapping
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Simple meaning
What does Flapping mean?
Moving loosely up and down.
Dictionary definition
Moving up and down or back and forth loosely.
Example sentences
Flapping in a sentence
easy
The flag was flapping in the wind.
medium
Flapping wings filled the air.
hard
Flapping often describes repeated loose movement, especially wings or cloth.
Synonyms
Words like Flapping
flutteringMoving lightly and quickly.
flapRelated word that supports the meaning of flapping.
Antonyms
Opposite words
holding stillNot moving.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flapping, depending on context.
Word family
Flapping word family
Base word
flapping
noun
flappings
More than one flapping.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does flapping mean?
Flapping means moving loosely up and down.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flapping?
Fluttering is close in meaning to flapping in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flapping?
Holding Still contrasts with flapping.
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