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flappy

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate flap·py

adj. describing something that moves in a loose or wobbly way, like a bird's wings. It can also describe a person who is acting in a silly or annoying way.

adj. characterised by loose, wobbly, or fluttering movement; also used to describe a person's manner as foolish or unsteady. Informal in register.


SIMPLE

The flappy wings of the bird made a soft noise.

CONTEXTUAL

He had a flappy way of walking, as if he were trying to balance on a tightrope.

COMPLEX

The flappy fabric of the tent caught the wind, causing the entire structure to sway dangerously in the high-altitude breeze.

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