flaff

1 of 2

verb

ˈflaf

-ed/-ing/-s

intransitive verb

or flaffer

-afər

chiefly Scottish : flap, flutter

flaff in the wind

transitive verb

chiefly Scottish : to cause to flutter or flap

the bird flaffs his wings

flaff

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

1

chiefly Scottish : a movement made by flapping or fluttering

2

chiefly Scottish : a burst or gust especially of wind

Word History

Etymology

Verb

flaff from Middle English (Scots) flaffen, of imitative origin; flaffer frequentative of flaff

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