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flailing.

A flailing action or motion.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈfleɪlɪŋ/
  1. A flailing action or motion.

    The drowning man's flailings soon attracted the lifeguard's attention.
adj/ˈfleɪlɪŋ/
  1. Having a lack of coordination, control, or successful outcome.

    A flailing economy has left the country exposed to hyperinflation.
verb/ˈfleɪlɪŋ/
  1. present participle and gerund of flail

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
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