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Meaning
Verb
●
To
flap
or
wave
quickly
but irregularly.
●
Of a
winged
animal
: to
flap
the
wings
without
flying
; to
fly
with a
light
flapping
of the
wings
.
●
To
undergo
divergent
oscillations
(potentially
to the point
of
causing
structural failure
) due to
a positive
feedback loop
between
elastic
deformation
and
aerodynamic
forces.
●
To cause
something to
flap.
●
To
drive
into
disorder
; to
throw
into confusion.
●
To be
in a state
of
agitation
or uncertainty.
●
To be frivolous.
●
In Espionage:
To
subject
to a
lie detector
test.
Noun
●
The
act
of
fluttering
;
quick
and
irregular
motion.
●
A state of agitation.
●
An
abnormal
rapid
pulsation
of the heart.
●
An
extremely
dangerous
divergent
oscillation
caused
by
a positive
feedback loop
between the
elastic
deformation
of an
object
and the
aerodynamic
forces
acting on
it,
potentially
resulting
in
rapid
structural
failure.
●
In British English:
A small
bet
or
risky
investment.
●
A
hasty
game
of
cards
or similar.
●
In Electronics:
The
rapid
variation
of
signal
parameters
, such as
amplitude
,
phase
, and frequency.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
flutter
English
floteren
Middle English (1100-1500)
floterian
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
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Twinge
Squeal
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Undulate
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Sparkle
Glow
Screech
Ripple
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Purr
Burble
Angular
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Rhymes
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Nutter
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