belly flop
bel·ly flop
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bel-ee flop]
- /ˈbɛl i flɒp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bel-ee flop]
- /ˈbɛl i flɒp/
Definitions of belly flop words
- noun belly flop a dive into water in which the body lands horizontally 3
- verb belly flop to perform a belly flop 3
- intransitive verb belly flop to dive awkwardly so that the belly strikes flat against the water or other surface 3
- noun belly flop an instance or the act of so diving 3
- noun belly flop (diving) A style of diving into a body of water in which the surface impact is made mostly by one's abdomen. 0
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Parts of speech for Belly flop
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belly flop popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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