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flop
[ flop ]
verb (used without object)
- to fall or plump down suddenly, especially with noise; drop or turn with a sudden bump or thud (sometimes followed by down ):
The puppy flopped down on the couch.
- to change suddenly, as from one side or party to another (often followed by over ).
- to be a complete failure; fail:
The play flopped dismally.
- Informal. to sleep or be lodged:
to flop at a friend's house.
- to swing loosely; bounce; flap:
His long hair flops in his eyes when he runs.
verb (used with object)
- to drop with a sudden bump or thud:
He flopped his books on a chair.
- to dispose (oneself ) in a heavily negligent manner:
to flop oneself in a chair.
- to invert (the negative of a photograph) so that the right and left sides are transposed.
noun
- an act of flopping.
- the sound of flopping; a thud.
- a failure:
The new comedy was a flop.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- Informal. a place to sleep; temporary lodging:
The mission offered a flop and a free breakfast.
- Basketball. an exaggerated or dramatic fall intended to persuade officials to penalize the opposing team for a foul:
His comically oversold flop didn’t fool the referees at all.
flop
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verb
- intr to bend, fall, or collapse loosely or carelessly
his head flopped backwards
- whenintr, often foll by into, onto, etc to fall, cause to fall, or move with a sudden noise
the books flopped onto the floor
- informal.intr to fail; be unsuccessful
the scheme flopped
- intr to fall flat onto the surface of water, hitting it with the front of the body
- slang.introften foll byout to go to sleep
noun
- the act of flopping
- informal.a complete failure
- slang.a place to sleep
- athletics See Fosbury flop
- the floppoker the first three community cards dealt face-up in a round of any of several varieties of poker, including Texas hold 'em
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ´Ú±ô´Ç±èp±ð°ù noun
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of flop1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of flop1
Example Sentences
In an effort to separate himself from Falcón, Ordaz appeared to strike him in the face, which sent Falcón flopping to the turf and had Miami demanding a red card.
Nonetheless, the string of flops has led to questions about their leadership and created uncertainty at the studio, which has already gone through a major shakeup this year.
Officers found a toothbrush and a pair of flip flops at her flat.
He arrived as a striker but his struggles to score led to him, for a while, being considered an expensive flop.
Both released albums last year explicitly framed as returns to form; both flopped.
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More About Flop
What does flop mean?
To flop is to plump down or fall suddenly, often making a noise, as in After the long hike, Sasha flopped on the grass to rest.
To flop can also mean to drop something with a sudden bump, as in Dola flopped her books to the floor to make room on the desk.
To flop also means to fail completely, as in The new play flopped because the actors didn’t know their lines and no one came after opening night.
Flop can be used as a noun to refer to any of these actions, as well.
Example: I flopped on the couch after a long day of work.
Where does flop come from?
The first records of the term flop come from around 1595. It is a variant of the word flap. It was first used to mean “a failure†around 1890.
¹ó±ô´Ç±è’s main sense relates to a sudden fall, but this can be used broadly. For example, the term flip-flop means “to change suddenly,†as well as a type of sandal that creates a flopping sound when you walk in them. Flop often describes someone laying down to rest or sleep, but it can also describe a fall that is somewhat humorous. As a failure, flop often describes a product or business that is not well received.
Did you know … ?
What are some other forms related to flop?
- flopper (noun)
- floppy (adjective)
What are some synonyms for flop?
What are some words that share a root or word element with flop?
What are some words that often get used in discussing flop?
How is flop used in real life?
Flop is frequently used to mean failure.
Well, if you’re going to have a flop, make sure your name is on it at least 4x. I’m proud of and happy it’s in the world.
— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks)
if y'all let Kesha's album flop i will never forgive u
— elijah daniel (@elijahdaniel)
Papers, presentations, finals, planning Thanksgiving and Lyric’s Birthday…I’m ready to flop on the couch and have a cheat day.
— Beth Copeland (@TheBethPhoenix)
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“Oba was so excited that she flopped up from her chair and danced around.
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