Associations to the word «Flapper»

Wiktionary

FLAPPER, noun. (colloquial) (now chiefly historical) A young woman, especially when unconventional or without decorum; now particularly associated with the 1920s. [from 19th c.]
FLAPPER, noun. Something that flaps.
FLAPPER, noun. A flipper; a limb of a turtle, which functions as a flipper or paddle when swimming.
FLAPPER, noun. (plumbing) A flapper valve in a toilet-flushing mechanism.
FLAPPER, noun. (rock climbing) Any injury that results in a loose flap of skin on the fingers, making gripping difficult.
FLAPPER SKATE, noun. A European skate, Raia intermedia.

Dictionary definition

FLAPPER, noun. A young woman in the 1920s who flaunted her unconventional conduct and dress.

Wise words

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