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flap

[/flæp/]
noun/verbpl: flaps
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
Synonyms
waveflutterswingtabcover
Antonyms
stillstationary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aba
used for the noun meaning of a hanging piece
General Brazilian
bater
used for the verb meaning when referring to wings
Portugal
pala
alternative for a hanging piece or cover
Portugal
bater as asas
common phrase for wing flapping

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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