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flapper

UK
/ˈflæp.ə/
US
/ˈflæpɚ/

Translations

flapperadjective
more flapper
Comp.
most flapper
Super.
UK
/ˈflæp.ə/
US
/ˈflæp.ɚ/
Used attributively to describe fashions or items characteristic of 1920s flappers.
à la garçonneStyle des années 1920.
She wore a flapper dress with fringe to the themed party.
Elle portait une robe à la garçonne à franges pour la soirée à thème.
flappernoun
flappers
pl
UK
/ˈflæp.ə/
US
/ˈflæpɚ/
garçonneJeune femme des années 1920, à l’allure et aux mœurs émancipées.
The flapper danced energetically to the jazz music, her bobbed hair swinging with every move.
La garçonne dansait avec énergie sur la musique jazz, sa coupe au carré oscillant à chacun de ses mouvements.
clapetTechnique, notamment pour le réservoir des toilettes.
The plumber replaced the flapper in the toilet tank to stop the constant running water.
Le plombier a remplacé le clapet du réservoir des toilettes pour arrêter l’écoulement continu de l’eau.
Additional translations
flapperEmprunt employé en contexte historique ou stylistique.
Synonyms
liberated woman
socialite
feminist
modern woman
young woman

Definitions

flapperadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the flapper style or culture of the 1920s.
She wore a flapper dress with fringe to the themed party.
flappernoun
A young woman in the 1920s who defied conventional norms of behavior and dress, often characterized by short skirts, bobbed hair, and a carefree attitude.
The flapper danced energetically to the jazz music, her bobbed hair swinging with every move.
A valve or device that opens and closes to control the flow of a fluid, often found in toilets.
The plumber replaced the flapper in the toilet tank to stop the constant running water.
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