Associations to the word «Flapper»

FLAPPER, noun. (colloquial) (now chiefly historical) A young woman, especially when unconventional or without decorum; now particularly associated with the 1920s. [from 19th c.]

FLAPPER, noun. Something that flaps.

FLAPPER, noun. A flipper; a limb of a turtle, which functions as a flipper or paddle when swimming.

FLAPPER, noun. (plumbing) A flapper valve in a toilet-flushing mechanism.

FLAPPER, noun. (rock climbing) Any injury that results in a loose flap of skin on the fingers, making gripping difficult.

FLAPPER SKATE, noun. A European skate, Raia intermedia.

FLAPPER, noun. A young woman in the 1920s who flaunted her unconventional conduct and dress.