flapper
A young girl usually between the ages of 15 and 18, especially one not "out" sociallyA young girl usually between the ages of 15 and 18, especially one not "out" socially.
Meaning
8 senses(colloquial, historical)A young girl usually between the ages of 15 and 18, especially one not "out" socially.
(colloquial, historical)A young woman, especially when unconventional or without decorum or displaying daring freedom or boldness; now particularly associated with the Jazz Age of the 1920s.
флэпперflɛpper
a young woman in the 1920s who flaunted her unconventional conduct and dress
One who or that which flaps.
A young game bird just able to fly, particularly a wild duck.
A flipper; a limb of a turtle, which functions as a flipper or paddle when swimming.
A flapper valve.
(slang)The hand.
Any injury that results in a loose flap of skin on the fingers, making gripping difficult.
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