Synonyms for

Flapping

Verb / ˈflæpɪŋ / Another word for flapping — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of moving wings or arms up and down repeatedly or noisily.

Synonyms & similar words

flap dither beat flutter wave undulate fluttering pother roll fluttering beating wagging swinging shaking whipping flicking waving quivering shivering twitching jerking vibrating wobbling oscillating dancing pulsating throbbing pattering rattling

Example sentences

  1. The bird was flapping its wings to fly.
  2. The flag was flapping in the wind.
  3. The butterfly was flapping its wings slowly.
  4. The duck was flapping its wings to swim.
  5. The bat was flapping around the room.

Quotes

  • The bird flies with its wings, the fish swims with its tail, and man walks with his feet. But who among them can truly be called flapping things?
  • The sound of flapping wings filled the air as the bird took flight.
  • When the wind stops flapping the clothes, how does the earth smell in the sun?

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