flapping

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Synonyms: flopping, lapping, flipping, slapping, clapping, flappin', frapping, fapping, flaming, flaring, flailing

Antonyms: flopping, lapping, flipping, slapping, clapping, flappin', frapping, fapping, flaming, flaring, flailing

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Adjective

1. that [[flap]]s or flap

Noun

1. An instance where one, or something, [[flap#Verb|flaps]].
2. {{senseid|en|Q6057443}} {{lb|en|phonology}} A [[phonological]] process found in many dialects of English, especially [[American English]] and [[Canadian English]], by which [[intervocalic]] {{IPAchar|/t/}} and {{IPAchar|/d/}} surface as the alveolar flap {{IPAchar|[ɾ]}} before an [[unstressed]] [[syllable]], so that words such as "metal" and "medal" are pronounced similarly or identically.
3. {{lb|en|computing|telecommunications}} The situation where a [[resource]], a [[network]] [[destination]], etc., is [[advertise]]d as being [[available]] and then [[unavailable]] (or available by different [[route]]s) in rapid succession.
4. {{lb|en|uncountable}} The [[unlicensed]] [[racing]] of [[horse]]s or [[greyhound]]s.

Verb

1. {{infl of|en|flap||ing-form}}

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