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flappish en · ADJ

Etymology

From flap + -ish.

Meanings

1. (informal) In, or tending to be in, a chaotically upset temper.
   • Irritated and a bit flappish, Joan added, “Just... adapt... and pay attention.” 2020, Addison Cain, Swallow it Down:
   • Even though Susan thought her somewhat flappish at times, behind all her theatrics, she was a sound friend. 2013, Dick Donaghue, Crash and other Stories:

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