flopped Definition
- 1to fall or drop heavily, especially with a sudden sound
- 2to fail completely, especially in a way that is embarrassing or disappointing
Using flopped: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flopped" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The exhausted runner flopped onto the ground.
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The fish flopped around on the deck of the boat.
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The movie flopped at the box office.
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Her attempt to start a business flopped after just a few months.
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He flopped down on the couch and turned on the TV.
flopped Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with flopped
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He was so nervous before his speech that he broke out in flop sweat.
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He attempted a fancy dive but ended up doing a belly flop.
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He lived in a flop house for several months while he was between jobs.
Summary: flopped in Brief
The verb 'flopped' [flɒpt] has two main meanings: to fall or drop heavily, and to fail completely. Examples include 'The exhausted runner flopped onto the ground,' and 'The movie flopped at the box office.' Phrases like 'flop sweat' and 'belly flop' extend the meaning of the word, while 'flop house' refers to a cheap hotel or boardinghouse. Informally, 'flopped' can be replaced with 'bombed' or 'tanked.'
