English dictionary
flop
/fl/A/p/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an arithmetic operation performed on floating-point numbers
ExamplesThis computer can perform a million flops per second.
Synonyms floating-point operationSource: WordNet 3.0
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someone who is unsuccessful
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a complete failure
ExamplesThe play was a dismal flop.
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the act of throwing yourself down
ExamplesHe landed on the bed with a great flop.
Synonyms collapseSource: WordNet 3.0
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Act of flopping.
Source: webster1913
adverb
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with a flopping sound
ExamplesHe tumbled flop into the mud.
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exactly
ExamplesHe fell flop on his face.
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verb
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fall loosely
ExamplesHe flopped into a chair.
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fall suddenly and abruptly
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fail utterly; collapse
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To clap or strike, as a bird its wings, a fish its tail, etc.; to flap.
Source: webster1913
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To strike about with something broad and flat, as a fish with its tail, or a bird with its wings; to rise and fall; as, the brim of a hat <i>flops</i>.
Source: webster1913