— flapperdom , n. — flapperish , adj. — flapperism , n.
/flap"euhr/ , n.
1. something broad and flat used for striking or for making a noise by striking.
2. a broad, flat, hinged or hanging piece; flap.
3. a young woman, esp. one who, during the 1920s, behaved and dressed in a boldly unconventional manner.
4. a young bird just learning to fly.
5. Slang. the hand.
[ 1560-70; FLAP + -ER 1 ]