flap wildly

Frequency: 6.56.8 per million words

To move up and down or from side to side in an uncontrolled or violent way.

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Examples (10)

  • The bird's injured wing began to flap wildly as it tried to escape.
  • Her hair was flapping wildly in the strong wind.
  • The torn flag continued to flap wildly from the broken pole.
  • His arms started flapping wildly when he lost his balance.
  • The loose tarp was flapping wildly against the fence.
  • She watched the curtains flap wildly through the open window.
  • The eagle's wings flapped wildly as it fought against the storm.
  • The awning began to flap wildly in the unexpected gust.
  • His jacket sleeves were flapping wildly as he ran.
  • The damaged sail continued to flap wildly despite their efforts to secure it.