The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word FLAPPER
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does FLAPPER mean?
FLAPPER noun- A young woman, especially when unconventional or without decorum; now particularly associated with the 1920s.
- Something that flaps.
- A young wild duck.
- A flipper; a limb of a turtle, which functions as a flipper or paddle when swimming.
- A flapper valve.
- Any injury that results in a loose flap of skin on the fingers, making gripping difficult.