"majestic flap flap" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: majestic flap flaps [plural]
Etymology: From a humorous allusion to the flapping motion of a manta ray's pectoral fins when it is swimming or breaching. Head templates: {{en-noun}} majestic flap flap (plural majestic flap flaps)
  1. (Internet slang, humorous) A manta ray. Tags: Internet, humorous Categories (lifeform): Rays and skates Synonyms: sea pancake, majestic flap-flap, majestic sea flap flap, majestic sea flap-flap

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