flapper

noun

flap·per ˈfla-pər

: something used in flapping or striking

: one that flaps

: flipper sense 1

: 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)

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Rather than reveal the tentacles in Episode 1 and see more of what they’re attached to — an octopus, perhaps? — in ensuing episodes, the same silly little flappers pull the same trick every time. —

Ben Travers, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024 The fight was definitely escalated owing to alcohol and their silly little flapper outfits. —

Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024 Delicate dresses that hinted at flapper silhouettes of the 1920s (a nod to its 100 years of history) had dropped-down waists and were adorned with exquisite embroidery, detailed fringing and crystals. —

Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 Magnum reminds us that the Jazz Age of flappers and gin, which Fitzgerald invented, peaked in ’22. —

Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for flapper