Definitions and Examples of dud, flop
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Something that fails to work properly or meet expectations.
Example
The new product turned out to be a dud as it didn't sell well and received negative reviews.
A complete failure or disaster, especially in the entertainment industry.
Example
The movie was a flop at the box office, and the critics panned it for its poor storyline and bad acting.
Key Differences: dud vs flop
- 1Dud refers to something that doesn't work correctly or meet expectations, while flop describes a complete failure or disaster.
- 2Dud can be used for any product or service that fails to deliver, while flop is mostly used in the entertainment industry.
Effective Usage of dud, flop
- 1Product Reviews: Use dud to describe a product that doesn't work correctly or meet expectations.
- 2Entertainment Industry: Use flop to describe a movie, play, or show that is a complete failure.
- 3Everyday Conversations: Use these antonyms to express disappointment or dissatisfaction with something.
Remember this!
The antonyms of corker are dud and flop. Dud refers to something that doesn't work correctly or meet expectations, while flop describes a complete failure or disaster, mostly in the entertainment industry. Use these words to express disappointment or dissatisfaction with something, in product reviews, entertainment industry, or everyday conversations.