floppy

¹flop·py

adj \ˈflä-pē\

flop·pi·erflop·pi·est

Definition of FLOPPY

: tending to flop; especially : being both soft and flexible

— flop·pi·ly \ˈflä-pə-lē\ adverb

— flop·pi·ness \ˈflä-pē-nəs\ noun

Examples of FLOPPY

1. <my basset hound is always tripping over her long, floppy ears>

First Known Use of FLOPPY

1858

Related to FLOPPY

Synonyms: droopy, flaccid, limp, lank, yielding

Antonyms: inflexible, resilient, rigid, stiff, sturdy, tense

Related Words: flabby, mushy, semisoft, soft, squashy, squishy; delicate, flimsy, insubstantial; elastic, flexible, lax, loose, pliant, relaxed, resilient, springy, stretchy, supple

Near Antonyms: firm, hard, indurated, solid, sound, strong; brittle, crisp; compact, dense, substantial

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