flopper

flop

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Definitions of flopper word

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

before 1595

One of the 38% oldest English words

1595-1605; 1890-95 for def 11; variant of flap

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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.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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