flap
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To move (something broad and loose) up and down.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The crow slowly flapped its wings.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To move loosely back and forth.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
For a goalkeeper to weakly attempt to play a flighted ball with the hands, failing to control it.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “flap” mean?
To move (something broad and loose) up and down.
Is “flap” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.