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flapper

The correct spelling is flapper.

How to pronounce flapper

/ˈflæpɚ/
noun

IPA: /ˈflæpɚ/

Say it like: Fla-ppe-r

The correct spelling is flapper. A young woman, especially when unconventional or without decorum; now particularly associated with the 1920s.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A young woman, especially when unconventional or without decorum; now particularly associated with the 1920s.
  2. 2.Something that flaps.
  3. 3.A young wild duck.
  4. 4.A flipper; a limb of a turtle, which functions as a flipper or paddle when swimming.
  5. 5.A flapper valve.

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