flapper

flap·per

F0167000 (flăp′ər)n.1. A broad flexible part, such as a flipper.2. A young woman of the 1920s who rebelled against conventional ideas of ladylike behavior and dress.

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[Sense 2, British Slang, very young female prostitute, flapper, possibly from flapper, fledgling partridge or duck (from flap) or from dialectal flap, loose or flighty girl.]

flapper

(ˈflæpə) n1. a person or thing that flaps2. (Historical Terms) (in the 1920s) a young woman, esp one flaunting her unconventional dress and behaviour

flap•per

(ˈflæp ər)

n. 1. something broad and flat used for striking. 2. a broad flat hinged or hanging piece; flap. 3. a young woman flouting conventional behavior esp. in the 1920s.

Flapper

A name applied in the 1920s to young women who behaved in public in a somewhat risqu? manner.

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Noun

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flapper - a young woman in the 1920s who flaunted her unconventional conduct and dressfille, girl, miss, missy, young lady, young woman - a young woman; "a young lady of 18"

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