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
A flappy poncho-type gown in cashmere sported blue stripes hand-painted with vegetable-based blue dye.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2021
He made a point of wearing flappy clothes that often obscured his physique.
From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2021
I pounded nails into flappy shingles for another half hour and didn’t talk to Ray.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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