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.
flappernoun
flappers
pl
UK
/ˈflæp.ə/
US
/ˈflæpɚ/
The plumber replaced the flapper in the toilet tank.
Сантехник заменил клапан в бачке унитаза.
The flapper was a symbol of the 1920s jazz age.
Флэппер была символом джазовой эпохи 1920-х годов.
Additional translations
молодая женщина 1920-х годов
Synonyms
liberated woman
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.