flopping

[fläpiNG]

flopping Definition

• 1. fall, move, or hang in a loose and ungainly way
• 2. fail completely
• 3. pretend to be fouled or injured in order to deceive the referee and gain an unfair advantage

Using flopping: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flopping" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The fish was flopping around on the deck of the boat.

• Example

  The play was a complete flop and closed after only one night.

• Example

  The soccer player was accused of flopping to get a penalty kick.

flopping Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for flopping

• flounder
• flop
• stumble
• tumble
• crash

Antonyms for flopping

• succeed
• thrive

Phrases with flopping

• belly flop

  a dive in which a person lands flat on their front

  Example

  He attempted a belly flop into the pool but ended up with a painful smack.

• flop sweat

  sweating caused by nervousness or anxiety

  Example

  He was so nervous during the presentation that he broke out in flop sweat.

• flip-flop

  a sudden reversal of opinion or policy

  Example

  The politician's flip-flop on the issue cost him many supporters.

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Summary: flopping in Brief

To 'flop' [fläpiNG] is to fall, move, or hang in an awkward way, or to fail completely. In sports, 'flopping' refers to pretending to be fouled or injured to deceive the referee. Examples include 'The fish was flopping around on the deck of the boat.' and 'The soccer player was accused of flopping to get a penalty kick.' Phrases include 'belly flop,' 'flop sweat,' and 'flip-flop.'