flapdoodle
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of flapdoodle
First recorded in 1820–30; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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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
"No respect for God or man," mumbled the judge, meaning that a creature capable of calling him Old Flapdoodle could be expected to ask if Matthew Arnold were worth knowing.
From The Wrong Twin by Wilson, Harry Leon
Flivver, they suggested, and Frog-face and Flathead and Farinaceous and Freezone and Flapdoodle and Foghorn.
From Babbitt by Lewis, Sinclair
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
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)
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