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A young woman, especially one in the 1920s who showed disdain for conventional dress and behavior. And yes, flapper's still exist today, you just have to look harder to find them.
That speak-easy on the corner was loaded with flappers!
Look how short that girl's hair and skirt are! She's a total flapper!
Look how short that girl's hair and skirt are! She's a total flapper!
by angryangryagnes May 18, 2005
Jun 5 Word of the Day
A pubic hair piece. A toupee for the pubic area/genitals. In the 1700’s when mercury was used to treat sexually transmitted diseases (Gonorrhea or Syphilis) one of the side effects was the loss of pubic hair. To disguise this condition, that was not cured by mercury, a Merkin was employed.
17th Century setting: Due to his treatment of the "French Pox" (syphilis) with mercury a merkin Gwendolyn used a Merkin to used to hide the side effects of hair loss and not alarm her husband.
by David W. Tuthill December 30, 2005
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The hipster of the 1920's. These women spoke up for what they believed in and dissed the status quo. They dressed how they liked, drank what they wanted, and avoided "mainstream."
by me123412341234 March 09, 2013
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A women of the 20-30's. Often wore short 'flapper' dresses with tassles or beads. Had their hair in either short bobs or curly. Fishnet stockings and head pieces were worn. Flappers usually wore a 'mole strap' and the man the she 'belonged' to had a matching tie.
by xxFredxx March 06, 2006
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Flappers are women who wear tight,short and loud colour clothing with bobbed or short hair,drove motorbikes and smoke cigarettes.
by Conliffe January 01, 2009
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A tourist at a ski resort of subpar skill and intelligence easily identified by their day ski pass arrogantly exhibited and flapping in the wind.
These flappers are ruining the mountain today. I'm getting cutoff by these gomers on my runs down the mountain and on the way to the bathroom.
by PandaKOST January 15, 2017
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a woman who, in the 1920's adopted the new urban styles and ideals of the time. They often had short curled hair and hats with small brims.
you people are a bunch of uncultured simplistic fucks who wouldn't know style if it anally raped you. How American.
by Corey November 16, 2003