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
Anderson transformed the traditional Etonian morning suit into a captivating hybrid dress with flappy bands dancing along the floor.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 1, 2024
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
He made a point of wearing flappy clothes that often obscured his physique.
From New York Times ● Jul. 1, 2021
It wasn’t anything like, say, Miss Emily’s flappy colour calendars of the English counties.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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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