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- [flops]
- /flɒps/
- /flɒp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [flops]
- /flɒps/
Definitions of flops word
- noun flops an act of flopping. 1
- noun flops the sound of flopping; a thud. 1
- noun flops a failure: The new comedy was a flop. 1
- noun flops Informal. a place to sleep; temporary lodging: The mission offered a flop and a free breakfast. 1
- verb without object flops 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 flops to change suddenly, as from one side or party to another (often followed by over). 1
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Origin of flops
First appearance:
before 1985 One of the 1% newest English words
1985-90; fl(oating-point) op(erations per) s(econd)
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Flops
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adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
flops popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% 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".
flops usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flops
noun flops
verb flops
- collapses — Plural form of collapse.
- flags — flagstone (def 1).
- dangles — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of dangle.
- flounder — to struggle with stumbling or plunging movements (usually followed by about, along, on, through, etc.): He saw the child floundering about in the water.
- staggers — to walk, move, or stand unsteadily.
Antonyms for flops
noun flops
- successes — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
- accomplishments — Plural form of accomplishment.
- achievements — Plural form of achievement.
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