flapping around

UK
/ˈflæpɪŋ əˈraʊnd/
US
/ˈflæpɪŋ əˈraʊnd/

Translations

flap aroundverb

flapping around

Gerund

flapped around
Past Simple
flapped around
Past Participle
flapping around
Gerund
UK
/flæp əˈraʊnd/
US
/flæp əˈraʊnd/
The bird began to flap around in the cage.
Птица начала махать в клетке.
The flag flapped around in the strong wind.
Флаг размахивал на сильном ветру.
Additional translations

Definitions

flap aroundverb
To move or wave something, especially wings or arms, quickly and without control.
The bird began to flap around frantically when it got caught in the net.
To behave in a panicked or agitated manner, often without achieving anything productive.
She started to flap around when she realized she had lost her keys.