Meanings
plural majestic flap flaps · alternative majestic flap-flap · alternative majestic sea flap flap · alternative majestic sea flap-flap
- InternethumorousA manta ray.
Went to an aquarium today. Got to pet a majestic flap flap.
2016 September 1, Gremlin Enthusiast (@spacedaydreamer), Twitter2 more examples
THESE SHARKS AND MAJESTIC FLAP FLAPS WERE JUST CHILLIN ON THE FLOOR OF THE TANK
2014 August 23, wing (@wingograph), TwitterAnother one.. on my very first dive in Indonesia, I was welcomed by these majestic flap flaps .. an absolute dream come true moment.
2022 January 12, Vik (@AgentRedDot), TwitterSynonyms: sea pancake
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA manta ray.
Origin
From a humorous allusion to the flapping motion of a manta ray's pectoral fins when it is swimming or breaching.
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