majestic flap flap

noun

A manta ray.

Meanings

nounmajestic flap flap (plural majestic flap flaps)

plural majestic flap flaps · alternative majestic flap-flap · alternative majestic sea flap flap · alternative majestic sea flap-flap

  1. InternethumorousA manta ray.

    Went to an aquarium today. Got to pet a majestic flap flap.

    2016 September 1, Gremlin Enthusiast (@spacedaydreamer), Twitter
    2 more examples

    THESE SHARKS AND MAJESTIC FLAP FLAPS WERE JUST CHILLIN ON THE FLOOR OF THE TANK

    2014 August 23, wing (@wingograph), Twitter

    Another 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), Twitter

    Synonyms: 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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