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flap
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flap around
[for a sheet of something] to blow, flop, or slap around, perhaps in the wind. The sails flapped around, making a lot of noise. The awning flapped around during the night.
See also: around

flap one's gums and flap one's jaws

Rur. to talk aimlessly. They're still out on the porch, flapping their gums. Well, I can't sit here flapping my jaws all day. Gotta get back to work.
See also: gum

(somebody's) ears are flapping  (informal)
something that you say when you think that someone is listening to your private conversation I can't talk now. Ears are flapping.
See also: ear


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