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flapper — forward young woman, 1921 slang, from FLAP (Cf. flap) (v.), but the exact connection is disputed. Perhaps from flapper young wild duck or partridge (1747), with reference to flapping wings while learning to fly, of which many late 19c. examples… … Etymology dictionary
flapper — [flap′ər] n. 1. a person or thing that flaps; esp., a) a flap b) a flipper c) something broad and flat for striking 2. a) a young wild duck, partridge, etc. just learning to fly b) Informal in the 1920s … English World dictionary
Flapper — The term flapper in the 1920s referred to a new breed of young women who wore short skirts, bobbed their hair, listened to the new Jazz music, and flaunted their disdain for what was then considered acceptable behavior. The flappers were seen as… … Wikipedia
flapper — /ˈflæpə / (say flapuh) noun 1. something broad and flat for striking with, or for making a noise by striking. 2. broad, flat, hinged or hanging piece; flap. 3. a young bird just learning to fly. 4. a young woman during the 1920s, especially one… …
flapper — flapperdom, n. flapperish, adj. flapperism, n. /flap euhr/, n. 1. something broad and flat used for striking or for making a noise by striking. 2. a broad, flat, hinged or hanging piece; flap. 3. a young woman, esp. one who, during the 1920s,… … Universalium
flapper — flap·per || flæpÉ™(r) n. something flat and flexible used for hitting or slapping (i.e. fly swatter); flap; something hinged on one side; young bird; liberal young woman (during the 1920 s) … English contemporary dictionary
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chowry — noun A fly flapper or whisk originally made from the bushy tail of a yak … Wiktionary
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