flappy
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of flappy
1900–05; flap + -y 1; probably re-formation and not continuous with obsolete flappy flabby
Example Sentences
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For “Abracadabra,” she wore a bright red bodysuit with a flappy skull attachment and ended up atop a stack of prone bodies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2025
The wild elephant, who lives in the state's lush jungles, is known for his flappy ears, massive tusks and friendly ways.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2023
Tricorne 18th-century hats — or pirate hats popular in the 70s — were reimagined in lavender, complementing flappy leather pirate boots with stylish pointy toes.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 26, 2022
Ms. Noble and I used the foot pedals and the flappy paddle gearbox.
From New York Times ● Dec. 12, 2021
‘We’ve set a little puzzle for that footpad, anyhow. He can try his nasty flappy feet on those ledges!’
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
Raymond, with his brusque manner, back-channel access to Dick Cheney, and villainous mien—picture John Sununu with jug ears and an even flappier goiter—is an almost irresistible target.
From BusinessWeek ● May 18, 2012
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