flatties
/ (ˈflætɪz) /
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pl n
another word for flats
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Words nearby flatties
flatter, flattered, flatter oneself, flattery, flattie, flatties, flatting, flat tire, flattish, flattop, flat-track bully
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Example sentences from the Web for flatties
Maybe when I get back I'd try workin' at it steady if you flatties would only keep off me back.
From Place to Place|Irvin S. CobbThey have encircled their soft bewitching necks in our standing collars and cravats—driving them to flatties and turn-downs.
The American Joe Miller|Various