First Known Use: 1821
Dictionary
plop
verb \ˈpläp\
: to fall, drop, or move with a sound like something dropping into liquid
: to drop (something) into a liquid so that it makes a splashing sound
: to sit or lie down in a heavy or careless way : to allow your body to drop heavily or carelessly
ploppedplop·ping
Full Definition of PLOP
intransitive verb
1
: to fall, drop, or move suddenly with a sound like that of something dropping into water
2
: to allow the body to drop heavily —usually used with down <plopped down on the couch>
transitive verb
1
: to set, drop, or throw heavily
2
: to place or set carelessly or hastily <plopped the money into stocks>
— plop noun
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Origin of PLOP
imitative
PLOPPED Defined for Kids
1plop
verb \ˈpläp\
ploppedplop·ping
Definition of PLOP for Kids
1
: to move with or make a sound like that of something dropping into water <Ice cubes plopped into the glass.>
2
: to sit or lie down heavily <She plopped into her chair.>
3
: to place or drop heavily <He plopped the tray down.>
2plop
noun
Definition of PLOP for Kids
: a sound like something dropping into water
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