flapdoodle
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of flapdoodle
First recorded in 1820–30; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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Flapdoodle is all very ...;" and then broke off, followed by the note, "Good sound journalism safer.
From The Napoleon of Notting Hill by Robertson, W. Graham (Walford Graham)
"Flapdoodle, Flapdoodle, Flapdoodle!" screeched the parrot in return, and laughed harshly.
From The Wrong Twin by Wilson, Harry Leon
A man who would call Judge Penniman Old Flapdoodle and question the worth of Matthew Arnold's acquaintance was not to be long downcast at the plight of one woman.
From The Wrong Twin by Wilson, Harry Leon
Said the Flapdoodle: 'I Do not like to fly; I think I'll go back on the cars.'
From Marjorie at Seacote by Wells, Carolyn
So a railroad was rapidly built, And they wrapped him all up in a quilt; For the Flapdoodle said: 'If I stick out my head I fear that I'll somehow get kilt!'
From Marjorie at Seacote by Wells, Carolyn
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