flapper

flapper Definition

flap·per (flap′ər)

noun

a person or thing that flaps; esp.,
1. a flap
2. a flipper
3. something broad and flat for striking
1. a young wild duck, partridge, etc. just learning to fly
2. Informal in the 1920s, a young woman considered bold and unconventional

flapper Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

girl: A really fabulous antique very long glass beaded flapper girl necklace, dating to circa 1921.
necklace: A really fabulous antique very long glass beaded flapper girl necklace, dating to circa 1921.
rig: Strong size 2 hooks on a flapper rig are all that are needed.
dress: The emancipation of women led to dramatic changes in fashion compare, for example, the Edwardian bustle with the 1920s flapper dress.
valve: Another base with brass collar, studs and flapper valve installed.

Noun used with modifier

three-hook: Top bait is peeler crab on a three-hook flapper rig armed with size 1 hooks.
1920s: The emancipation of women led to dramatic changes in fashion compare, for example, the Edwardian bustle with the 1920s flapper dress.
mackerel: We had trotted out mackerel flapper baits behind the boat, suspended on balloons.

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