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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

flip-flap en · ADV

Pronunciation

  • /flɪp.flæp/

Etymology

Reduplication of flap.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) With a repeated flapping movement.

Relateds

flip-flop

flip-flap en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /flɪp.flæp/

Etymology

Reduplication of flap.

Meanings

  1. The repeated stroke of something long and loose.
  2. (obsolete) A costermonger's dance.
  3. (obsolete) A form of somersault or cartwheel.
  4. (obsolete) A cracker.

Forms

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flip-flaps Number=Plur lexicographic

flip-flap en · VERB

Pronunciation

  • /flɪp.flæp/

Etymology

Reduplication of flap.

Meanings

  1. To flop or flap about.

Forms

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flip-flaps Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
flip-flapping Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
flip-flapped Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
flip-flapped Tense=Past lexicographic