Meaning offlapperin English

Noun

1. an unconventional young woman (1920s style); daring, bold
   The flapper style of the 1920s was characterized by short skirts and bold fashion choices.
2. an unconventional young woman (1920s style)
   In the 1920s, a flapper was a young woman who rejected traditional social norms.
3. a young girl (15-18) not yet socialized
   A young girl who has not yet developed social skills can be referred to as a flapper.
4. a young bird just learning to fly
   The baby bird was a flapper with unsteady wings.
5. a valve (plumbing device)
   The plumber installed a flapper to regulate water flow.
6. a climbing injury causing loose skin on fingers
   After rock climbing, her fingers had flappers from the rough grips.
7. a flipper (on turtles, etc.) for swimming
   The sea turtle used its flapper to swim quickly through the water.
8. a hand (informal)
   The farmer held a flapper in his hand to shoo away the birds.
9. a young wild duck (in birdwatching context)
   A flapper is a young wild duck that has just learned to fly.
10. something that flaps (wings, etc.); moving up and down
    The machine had a flapper that moved up and down to mix the ingredients.