Moving with a light, waving motion like something flapping; characterized by repeated, loose movements.
Present participle of 'flapper' used as a verb, or directly from the root verb 'flap' with the '-ing' suffix. The sense evolved from describing physical flapping motion to describing the energetic, loose style of flapper fashion.
The word 'flappering' captures both literal physical movement and the metaphorical restlessness of the 1920s—everything from fluttering fabric to the frenetic energy of jazz and modern urban life.
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