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Definition
flap1   Show phonetics
noun
1 CLOTH [C] a piece of cloth or material fixed along one edge to cover or close an opening

2 EXCITEMENT [C,U] US when someone is worried or excited, or a situation that causes them to feel this way
The President's remarks caused a huge flap.

3 be/get in a flap
MAINLY UK INFORMAL to be or become worried or excited
You shouldn't get in such a flap about things.

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