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  1. Flapper - Wikipedia

    Flappers were a subculture of young Western women prominent after the First World War and through the 1920s who wore short skirts (knee length was considered short during that period), bobbed their …

  2. Flapper | Girl, Fashion, Style, Dress, Era, & 1920s | Britannica

    6 days ago · Flapper, young woman known for wearing short dresses and bobbed hair and for embracing freedom from traditional societal constraints. Flappers are predominantly associated with …

  3. What Is a Flapper? The Glamorous History of Women in the 1920s

    "Flapper" was a term given to young, progressive Western women in the 1920s (or the Roaring Twenties) who were primarily known for their modern sense of style and new attitudes toward …

  4. Flappers - 1920s, Definition & Dress | HISTORY

    Mar 6, 2018 · No one knows how the word flapper entered American slang, but its usage first appeared just following World War I. The classic image of a flapper is that of a stylish young party girl.

  5. Flappers: Topics in Chronicling America - Library of Congress

    The flapper craze arrives on the American scene in the 1920s, featuring young libertine women who bob their hair and dance the Charleston in short dresses. They frequent jazz clubs and use flapper jargon …

  6. The Flapper Movement: A Cultural Revolution

    The Flapper Movement, which emerged in the early 20th century, particularly during the Roaring Twenties, encapsulated a profound cultural shift that reflected the changing attitudes toward women, …

  7. FLAPPER Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of FLAPPER is something used in flapping or striking.