flapper

noun

flap·​per ˈfla-pər 

1

a

: something used in flapping or striking

b

: one that flaps

c

: flipper sense 1

2

: a young woman

specifically : a young woman of the period of World War I and the following decade who showed freedom from conventions (as in conduct)

Examples of flapper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One pink gown, with dramatic feathering at the bottom, was reminiscent of 1920s-style flapper glam. —Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025

Try a halterneck, a strapless style, or a thick tie waistband. Find it on Amazon Flaunt Your Feathers in This Bandage Style The soft feather trim of this dress adds a flawless flapper vibe to your style. —Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024

Like her mother, Lila Moss was resplendent in a black beaded confection that had an air of flapper—family friend Kim Jones decreed this a trend before bowing out at Fendi—but still looked timeless for party season in 2024. —Alice Newbold, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024

There, find Alva-Morgaine, a delightful wunderkammer (or cabinet of curiosities) of one-of-a-kind fashion, like 1920s flapper dresses. —A.j. Goldmann, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for flapper

• capper
• clapper
• dapper
• kapur
• mapper
• napper
• rapper
• sapper
• snapper
• tapper
• trapper
• wrapper