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flop
(fl/A/p )

noun (n)

  • an arithmetic operation performed on floating-point numbers(noun.process)
    Example:
    This computer can perform a million flops per second.
    Synonym:
    floating-point operation
    source: wordnet30
  • someone who is unsuccessful(noun.person)
    Synonym:
    dud, washout
    source: wordnet30
  • a complete failure(noun.event)
    Example:
    The play was a dismal flop.
    Synonym:
    bust, fizzle
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of throwing yourself down(noun.act)
    Example:
    He landed on the bed with a great flop.
    Synonym:
    collapse
    source: wordnet30
  • Act of flopping.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adverb (r)

  • with a flopping sound(adv.all)
    Example:
    He tumbled flop into the mud.
    source: wordnet30
  • exactly(adv.all)
    Example:
    He fell flop on his face.
    Synonym:
    plum, plumb, right
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • fall loosely(verb.motion)
    Example:
    He flopped into a chair.
    source: wordnet30
  • fall suddenly and abruptly(verb.motion)
    source: wordnet30
  • fail utterly; collapse(verb.social)
    Synonym:
    fall flat, fall through, founder
    source: wordnet30
  • To clap or strike, as a bird its wings, a fish its tail, etc.; to flap.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • 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 flops.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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