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flapper

/ˈflæpər/ noun · British & US
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What does flapper mean?

noun

A young woman who dresses in the latest fashion and frequents nightclubs and dance halls, typically in the 1920s. A person who flaps or flutters, especially a bird in flight.

Example

"The flapper's beaded dress sparkled under the bright lights of the dance hall."

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