flip-flap /flɪp.flæp/noun 4adverb 1verb 1forms 3 noun4 •The repeated stroke of something long and loose. •(no longer used) A form of somersault or cartwheel. •(no longer used) A cracker. •(no longer used) A costermonger's dance. adverb1 •With a repeated flapping movement. verb1 •To flop or flap about. formsflip-flapped · flip-flapping · flip-flaps