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flap around

flap around
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. agitarse
Our ponchos flapped around violently as the wind started to roar.Nuestros ponchos se agitaban con mucha fuerza cuando el viento empezó a rugir.
b. ondear
The sails flapped around uncontrollably in the wind.Las velas ondeaban incontrolablemente al viento.
a. aletear
The male is flapping around to attract his mate.El macho está aleteando para atraer a la hembra.
b. revolotear
The butterflies were flapping around above the garden.Las mariposas revoloteaban arriba del jardín.
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