Synonyms for flaps
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Flap, flutter, and fluctuate refer to wave-like movements, flap generally to such as produce a sharp sound; a cock flaps his wings; flutter applies to a less pronounced and more irregular motion; a captive bird or a feeble pulse flutters.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- fanny If my uncle had a fanny, he'd be my aunt.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| flaps | steady | |
| fanny | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- fanny2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (fanny2 = 2 syllables).