Flapped Meaning in English
word · lemma: flap
Definition
Moved something, especially wings, quickly up and down or back and forth. Often used for birds or things moving in the wind.
Usage & Nuances
'Flapped' is the past tense of 'flap'. Commonly used with wings, flags, or hands. Sounds informal and often describes repetitive or frantic movement. Don't confuse with 'flopped' (fell loosely).
Spanish: agitó - aleteóPortuguese (BR): bateu (asas) - agitouPortuguese (PT): bateu (asas) - agitouChinese (Simplified): 扑打 - 拍动Chinese (Traditional): 拍動 - 撲打Hindi: फड़फड़ायाArabic: رفرفBengali: ঝাপটেছিল - দোলেছিলRussian: махал - трепыхалсяJapanese: ばたばたした - 羽ばたいたVietnamese: vỗ (cánh) - phấp phớiKorean: 퍼덕였다 - 펄럭였다Turkish: çırptı - sallandıUrdu: پھڑپھڑایاIndonesian: mengibaskan - mengepakkan
Example Sentences
The flag flapped in the wind.
basic
She flapped her hands to get attention.
basic
His coat flapped as he ran down the street.
natural
The papers flapped on the desk when the window was open.
natural
The bird flapped its wings and flew away.
basic
The little duck flapped its tiny wings excitedly.
natural