Flapper

usgb/ˈflæpər/
noun

A young woman in the 1920s who wore short skirts, had bobbed hair, listened to jazz music, and flouted conventional behavior and social norms.

Back in the 1920s, my grandmother was a fashionable flapper who loved to go dancing at jazz clubs.
Visual representation of "flapper" - A young woman in the 1920s who wore short skirts, had bobbed hair, listened to jazz music, and flouted conventional behavior and social norms.

Often appears as...

  • flapper girl
  • flapper dress

Usage tips

Historical

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Jazz Age Icon

The term evokes the rebellious spirit and new freedoms of young women in the 1920s.

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She dressed as a flapper for the vintage-themed party.
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Historical Context

Understand that flapper refers to a specific time and is not used for modern women.

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Reading about flappers helps one understand women's changing roles in the 1920s.
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Cultural Shifts

The flapper image symbolizes broader cultural shifts towards modernity and women’s liberation.

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Flappers represented a new cultural shift with their fashion and attitudes.
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