flapping

• Substantiv, das eine Bewegung oder Handlung bezeichnet, bei der sich etwas auf und ab bewegt, meist Flügel oder Arme, oder das Geräusch, das durch eine solche Bewegung entsteht.

A noun referring to the motion or action of moving something up and down, typically wings or arms, or the sound produced by such movement.

1. Flapping motionB1formal

   The motion made by flapping up and down, typically referring to wings or loose objects.

   Flattern

   • The flapping of the bird's wings was loud in the quiet forest.
   • The flag's flapping in the wind could be heard from inside the house.
   • The flapping of the tent kept him awake all night.

   Synonymebeatingflutterflutteringoscillationundulationwaving

• Verb, das die Bewegung von etwas nach oben und unten oder hin und her beschreibt, meist mit einer breiten flachen Fläche, sowie den Zustand von Aufregung oder Panik.

A verb used to describe the action of moving something up and down or back and forth, typically with a broad, flat surface, or to be in a state of agitation or panic.

1. Move up and downA2formal

   To move something, especially wings or arms, up and down or from side to side.

   Schlagen mit den Flügeln

   • The bird flapped its wings and flew away.
   • He flapped his arms to get the attention of the crowd.
   • The flag flapped in the strong wind.

   Synonymebeatflailflutterwave

2. Panic or become agitatedB2informalbritish

   To become nervous, worried, or agitated, often unnecessarily.

   In Panik geraten

   • Don't flap; we still have plenty of time to catch the train.
   • She started flapping when she realized she lost her keys.
   • He was flapping about the presentation all morning.

   Synonymefusspanicworry

Phrasal-Variantenflap down