Flap

Synonyms of flap

• flutter
• wave
• flail

Antonyms of flap

• calm
• steady
• still

Collocations of flap

flap wings

Frequency: 80 %

The bird began to flap its wings and take flight.

flap hands

Frequency: 65 %

The child was so excited that he started to flap his hands in joy.

flap of a butterfly

Frequency: 60 %

The flap of a butterfly's wings can cause a hurricane on the other side of the world.

flap in the wind

Frequency: 45 %

The flag flapped in the wind, making a loud noise.

Idiomatic Expressions for flap

• Phrase: flap one's gums
  Meaning: to talk excessively or gossip
  Usage: She's always flapping her gums about other people's business.