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flap one's gums

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To speak idly; to talk without effect.

US, colloquial, idiomatic

Examples

“What's that old coot flapping his gums about this time?”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

flap one's lips flap-doodle flap-doodled flap-doodles flap-doodling flapdoodle

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