Flappy Meaning in English

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Definition

Describes something that moves or shakes back and forth loosely, especially wings, fabric, or other parts that flap.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly informal and descriptive; often used for animals' wings ('flappy wings'), clothing ('flappy sleeves'), or anything that moves with a loose, repeated motion. Not commonly used for people except humorously. Related to 'flap', the verb. Sometimes appears in playful or child-friendly language.

• Spanish: que se agita - que se mueve (aleteando)
• Portuguese (BR): flácido - que bate (asas/alas etc.)
• Portuguese (PT): flácido - que bate (asas/alas etc.)
• Chinese (Simplified): 拍动的 - 松垮的
• Chinese (Traditional): 拍動的 - 鬆垮的
• Hindi: फड़फड़ाता हुआ
• Arabic: مُرفرِف - يهتز
• Bengali: ফড়িংয়ের মতো - ঝুলে থাকা (ছোট-বড় দুলুনি)
• Russian: лопающиеся - болтающиеся
• Japanese: ひらひらした - パタパタした
• Vietnamese: lỏng lẻo - phấp phới
• Korean: 퍼덕거리는 - 흔들거리는
• Turkish: sallanan - gevşek
• Urdu: ہلتی ہوئی - ڈھیلی ڈھالی
• Indonesian: berkibaran - longgar berkibar

Example Sentences

Her jacket has big, flappy sleeves.

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The flag looked flappy in the wind.

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Those old sandals feel so flappy when I walk.

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The bird has flappy wings.

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The puppy's ears are so flappy and cute!

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Don’t wear that flappy hat on a windy day!

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