flaff
1 of 2verb
ˈflaf
-ed/-ing/-s
intransitive verb
or flaffer , chiefly Scottish : flap, flutter
-afər
flaff in the wind
transitive verb
chiefly Scottish : to cause to flutter or flap
the bird flaffs his wings
flaff
2 of 2noun
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plural -s
1
chiefly Scottish : a movement made by flapping or fluttering
2
chiefly Scottish : a burst or gust especially of wind
Word History
Etymology
Verb
flaff from Middle English (Scots) flaffen, of imitative origin; flaffer frequentative of flaff