flap
verb (used without object)
to swing or sway back and forth loosely, especially with noise.
flapping
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present participleof flap.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Boricua culture, old and new, is celebrated in a charming image of a langosta vendor atop a horse and a portrait of Bad Bunny proudly performing in front of a flapping Puerto Rican flag.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
This newer design has larger flapping wings that support more agile flight.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
The speed of my spinning nunchucks wasn’t nearly as fearsome as the flapping of my upper arm flab.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Floridians are flapping over what should be the state bird.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
A bird hanging on a grass stem released a happy trill, and Sigurd whipped around completely, bear cloak flapping behind him, as he strode toward them.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
