What is a flapper in terms of the early 20th century??

Question

In the context of the early 20th century, what is a flapper?

Answer 1

A flapper is basically a party girl... if we had flappers now, they would be like Paris Hilton, and her buddies

Answer 2

Flapper was a term applied to young women in the 1920's.  It started from a movie title, and described those who ignored the strict and conservative social conventions of the time.

Answer 3

depend what country.. america, england?... and wats it meaning got to do with now?... water, diving, brushing, sweeping?... and then relate it to the early 20th century

Answer 4

This website seems to answer that question quite nicely:

http://www.arikiart.com/art_blog/2008/08...