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  • past participle of flap.
  • past tense form of flap.

flapped



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A string of miniature national flags flapped in the wind.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

Rew flapped at the ball gloved down the leg side off Archer, much to the displeasure of the bowler.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

As labor continued, she got into a squatting position; she let out some squeals and her tail flapped.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 25, 2026

Thai flags flapped in the breeze and barbed wire lay scattered in Klong Paeng, another border village on the Thai military trip.

From Barron's Feb. 7, 2026

He wore a straw hat with a wide brim to keep off the sun, and the tail of his white shirt flapped in the wind.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce



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