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flappish

flappish adjective: in, or tending to be in, a chaotically upset temper.

Adjective

flappish (comparative more flappish, superlative most flappish)

  1. (informal) In, or tending to be in, a chaotically upset temper.
    • Even though Susan thought her somewhat flappish at times, behind all her theatrics, she was a sound friend.2013, Dick Donaghue, Crash and other Stories
    • Irritated and a bit flappish, Joan added, “Just... adapt... and pay attention.”2020, Addison Cain, Swallow it Down

Forms of flappish

comparativemore flappish
superlativemost flappish

Origin of flappish

From flap + -ish.

Questions about flappish

What does flappish mean?
Flappish means in, or tending to be in, a chaotically upset temper.
What part of speech is flappish?
Flappish is an adjective.

Words near flappish in the dictionary

  1. flapping one's jaw
  2. flapping one's jaws
  3. flapping one's lips
  4. flappingly
  5. flappings
  6. flappish
  7. flappity
  8. flappy
  9. flaps
  10. flaps and seals
  11. flaps off

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