flip-flap

verb, noun, adv — 6 senses

flip-flap

verb

/flɪp.flæp/

Etymology Reduplication of flap.

1

To flop or flap about.

flip-flap

noun

Etymology Reduplication of flap.

1

The repeated stroke of something long and loose.

2

Obsolete A costermonger's dance.

3

Obsolete A form of somersault or cartwheel.

4

Obsolete A cracker.

flip-flap

adv

Etymology Reduplication of flap.

1

With a repeated flapping movement.

Related terms: flip-flop

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