flop

Definition

  • n. someone who is unsuccessful
  • n. a complete failure
  • n. the act of throwing yourself down
  • v. fall loosely

Word forms

Past tense
flopped
Present participle
flopping
Past participle
flopped
Third person singular
flops

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The movie was a total flop at the box office, earning less than half of its budget.

  2. vi.

    He flopped onto the couch after a long day at work.

  3. vt.

    She flopped the bag onto the table, making a loud noise.

  4. adv.

    The cat jumped off the shelf and landed with a soft flop on the floor.