aba; abrir e fechar
1. (noun) A flat, flexible piece of material attached at one edge and hanging loose or moving freely
The envelope has a flap that closes it.
O envelope tem uma aba que o fecha.
2. (noun) A state of agitation or confusion
Don't get in a flap about the deadline.
Não se agite com o prazo.
3. (verb) To move up and down or back and forth with quick motions
The bird flapped its wings to fly away.
O pássaro bateu as asas para voar.
4. (verb) To move or wave loosely
The flag flapped in the wind.
A bandeira ondulava ao vento.
5. (noun) Aviation: movable surface on aircraft wings for controlling flight
The pilot lowered the flaps before landing.
O piloto baixou os flapes antes de pousar.
NYC Slang
get in a flap = get all worked up, stressed out about something
Related Idioms & Phrases
in a flap - in a state of panic or agitation
flap one's gums - to talk excessively
get into a flap - to become upset or confused
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