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flopped

flop
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [flop]
    • /flɒp/
    • /flɒp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [flop]
    • /flɒp/

Definitions of flopped word

  • verb without object flopped 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. 1
  • verb without object flopped to change suddenly, as from one side or party to another (often followed by over). 1
  • verb without object flopped to be a complete failure; fail: The play flopped dismally. 1
  • verb without object flopped Informal. to sleep or be lodged: to flop at a friend's house. 1
  • verb without object flopped to swing loosely; bounce; flap: His long hair flops in his eyes when he runs. 1
  • verb with object flopped to drop with a sudden bump or thud: He flopped his books on a chair. 1

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Origin of flopped

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; 1890-95 for def 11; variant of flap

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Flopped

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

flopped popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

flopped usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for flopped

noun flopped

  • bombed — under the influence of alcohol or drugs (esp in the phrase bombed out of one's mind or skull)
  • busted — caught out doing something wrong and therefore in trouble

verb flopped

  • collapsed — Simple past tense and past participle of collapse.
  • slumped — to drop or fall heavily; collapse: Suddenly she slumped to the floor.
  • drooped — to sag, sink, bend, or hang down, as from weakness, exhaustion, or lack of support.
  • wilted — to become limp and drooping, as a fading flower; wither.

Antonyms for flopped

noun flopped

  • hit — to deal a blow or stroke to: Hit the nail with the hammer.
  • triumphed — the act, fact, or condition of being victorious or triumphant; victory; conquest.
  • wondered — to think or speculate curiously: to wonder about the origin of the solar system.

verb flopped

  • succeeded — to happen or terminate according to desire; turn out successfully; have the desired result: Our efforts succeeded.
  • ascended — to move, climb, or go upward; mount; rise: The airplane ascended into the clouds.
  • increased — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
  • rose — Remote Operations Service Element
  • accomplished — If someone is accomplished at something, they are very good at it.

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