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   flop

   /flɒp/

   verb

   • 1. fall, move, or hang in a loose and ungainly way: "his blond hair flopped over his eyes" Similar hang (down)drophang loosely/limplydangledroopsagflaploll
   • ▪ sit or lie down heavily and suddenly, especially when very tired: "Liz flopped down into the armchair" Similar collapseslumpcrumplesubsidesinkdropfalltumble
   • ▪ rest or sleep in a specified place: informal "I'm going to flop here for the night"
   • ▪ deliberately fall or stumble in order to give the appearance of being fouled by an opponent: informal "nearly everyone watching the game in Chicago believed James flopped"
   • 2. (of a performer or show) be completely unsuccessful; fail totally: informal "the show flopped in London" Similar be unsuccessfulfailnot workfall flatfoundermisfirebackfirebe a disappointmentdo badlylose moneybe a disastermeet with disastercome to griefmiss the markrun agroundinformal:bombbellyflopfoldflatlinego to the wallcome a croppergo down like a lead balloonbite the dustblow up in someone's facetankOpposite be successful

   noun

   • 1. a heavy, loose, and ungainly movement, or a sound made by it: "they hit the ground with a flop"
   • 2. a total failure: informal "the play had been a flop"
   • 3. a cheap place to sleep. informal US

   Word Origin early 17th century: variant of flap.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFLOP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FLOP definition: 1. to fall or drop heavily: 2. If a book, play, film, etc. flops, it is not successful: 3. a…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFLOP | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Flop can be a verb meaning to fall or drop heavily, or a noun meaning a failure or a heavy drop. Learn how to use flop in different contexts, see synonyms and antonyms, and hear the pronunciation.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › flopFlop Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Sep 29, 2012 · Learn the various meanings and uses of the word flop as a verb, adverb, and noun. Find synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of flop.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › flopFLOP Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   to drop with a sudden bump or thud: He flopped his books on a chair. to dispose (oneself ) in a heavily negligent manner: to flop oneself in a chair. to invert (the negative of a photograph) so that the right and left sides are transposed.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › flopFlop - definition of flop by The Free Dictionary

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   Flop can mean to fall heavily, to fail, to sleep, or to exaggerate a fall in sports. It can also refer to the first three cards dealt in poker or a computer operation. See examples, synonyms, and related words.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of flop – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Flop can be a verb or a noun. As a verb, it means to fall or sit down suddenly, or to hang loosely. As a noun, it means a failure or a movement towards the ground.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFLOP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   flop in British English. (flɒp ) verb Word forms: flops, flopping, flopped. 1. (intransitive) to bend, fall, or collapse loosely or carelessly. his head flopped backwards. 2. (when intr, often foll by into, onto, etc) to fall, cause to fall, or move with a sudden noise. the books flopped onto the floor.