flap vs say

flap and say both are nouns.

flap and say both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
flap	Yes	No	Yes	No
say	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, say is a hypernym of flap; that is, say is a word with a broader meaning than flap:

flap: pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds
say: speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

Other hypernyms of flap include articulate, enounce, enunciate, pronounce, sound out.

flap (noun)	say (noun)
any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely	the chance to speak
a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag
a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body
the motion made by flapping up and down
an excited state of agitation

flap (verb)	say (verb)
pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds	express in words
make a fuss; be agitated	report or maintain
to flutter noisily when moved by the wind	speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion	express a supposition
move with a flapping motion	give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
move with a thrashing motion	communicate or express nonverbally
	recite or repeat a fixed text
	indicate
	state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
	utter aloud
	have or contain a certain wording or form

Difference between flap and say

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