kerflap

/ˈkɜrfleɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

a loud, sudden noise, especially one caused by a sudden movement or impact

“The car’s flat tire made a loud kerflap as it rolled across the parking lot.”

2. verb

to make a loud, sudden noise, especially one caused by a sudden movement or impact

“The dog kerflapped its ears as it chased the squirrel.”

Synonyms

  • bang
  • crash
  • thud

Antonyms

  • quiet
  • silence