Flapping
/ˈflæpɪŋ/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:21 pts8 letters
Definition of Flapping
noun
- An instance where one flaps.
- A phonological process found in many dialects of English, especially American English and Canadian English, by which intervocalic /t/ and /d/ surface as the alveolar flap /ɾ/ before an unstressed syllable, so that words such as "metal" and "medal" are pronounced similarly or identically.
- The situation where a resource, a network destination, etc., is advertised as being available and then unavailable (or available by different routes) in rapid succession.
Anagrams of Flapping
No exact anagrams found for "flapping". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
f4
l1
a1
p3
p3
i1
n1
g2
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Flapping
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Flapping"
Flapping is a 8-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Flapping" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "flapping" is a high-scoring word.