flaps

[flaps] / flæps /

NOUN

winged or extended part of an object

Synonyms

STRONG

accessory adjunct appendage apron cover drop fly fold hanging lapel lobe lug overlap pendant ply queue skirt strip tab tag tail tippet

WEAK

pendulosity

Antonyms

WEAK

calm peace peacefulness

NOUN

commotion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brouhaha confusion fuss turbulence

STRONG

agitation banging dither fluster flutter lather panic pother state stew sweat tizzy to-do tumult turmoil twitter

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm peace

STRONG

calmness order

WEAK

peacefulness

VERB

flutter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dangle flail flop hang thrash vibrate

STRONG

agitate beat flash lop shake swing swish thresh wag wave

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be still

STRONG

calm soothe

Example Sentences

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And on the lawn of the White House, UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest has a Power Slap booth where aspiring punch-drunks can test the strength of their slaps against a slap-measuring machine.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

Also, and strictly from a musical appreciation perspective, it still slaps.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

Currently, Canada slaps a 100% duty on the China-made EVs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

The left-hander was fit to bat after suffering a finger injury keeping wicket and, amid some careful defence, played his trademark flips, slaps and scoops.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

Henry slaps him on the back with a loud thwack.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone