flop

verb
UK: /flɒp/
US: /flɑːp/

  1. To fall or drop heavily and noisily.

    1. The fish began to flop around on the deck after being caught.
    2. After running the marathon, he was so tired he would flop down on the nearest bench.

  2. To sit or lie down heavily and suddenly because you are very tired or bored.

    1. I just want to flop on the sofa after work.
    2. Seeing the comfortable bed, she decided to flop down for a quick nap before going out.

  3. To be completely unsuccessful.

    1. The play was a flop, nobody liked it.
    2. Despite the initial hype, the new product line was a total flop in the market.

Synonyms

fail collapse drop plunk
flop noun

  1. A complete failure.

    1. The party was a flop.
    2. Critics declared the movie to be a box office flop upon its release.

  2. The action or sound of something falling heavily.

    1. We heard a loud flop from upstairs.
    2. The sudden flop of the book onto the table startled everyone in the quiet room.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flop" in English means: To fall or drop heavily and noisily., To sit or lie down heavily and suddenly because you are very tired or bored., To be completely unsuccessful..

The phonetic transcription of "flop" is /flɒp/ in British English and /flɑːp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flop": fail, collapse, drop, plunk.

Example usage of "flop": "The fish began to flop around on the deck after being caught.". More examples on the page.