NYT Dictionary

FLAPPING

/ˈflæpɪŋ/
AdjectiveNounVerbFLAP-pingflap-ping · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

that flaps or flap

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

flapflutterflutteringrollundulatewavebeatditherpotherbaggy

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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