First Known Use: 1602
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1flop
verb \ˈfläp\
: to fall, lie, or sit down in a sudden, awkward, or relaxed way
: to fail completely
: to swing or move in a loose, awkward, or uncontrolled way
floppedflop·ping
Full Definition of FLOP
intransitive verb
1
: to swing or move loosely : flap
2
: to throw or move oneself in a heavy, clumsy, or relaxed manner <flopped into the chair>
3
: to change or turn suddenly
4
: to go to bed <a place to flop at night>
5
: to fail completely <the play flopped>
transitive verb
: to move or drop heavily or noisily : cause to flop <flopped the bundles down>
— flop·per noun
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Origin of FLOP
alteration of 2flap
Related to FLOP
2flop
adverb
3flop
noun
: a complete failure
: the sound made when someone or something suddenly falls, lies, or sits down
Full Definition of FLOP
1
: an act or sound of flopping
2
: a complete failure <the movie was a flop>
3
slang : a place to sleep; especially : flophouse
4
: dung <cow flop>; also : a piece of dung
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First Known Use of FLOP
1823
FLOPPING Defined for Kids
1flop
verb \ˈfläp\
floppedflop·ping
Definition of FLOP for Kids
1
: to flap about <A fish flopped all over the deck.>
2
: to drop or fall limply <He flopped into the chair.>
3
: 1fail 1 <The movie flopped.>
2flop
noun
Definition of FLOP for Kids
1
: the act or sound of flapping about or falling limply <My backpack hit the ground with a flop.>
2
: failure 1 <The show was a flop.>
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