Main Entry:

plop

Pronunciation:

\ˈpläp\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

plopped; plop·ping

Etymology:

imitative

Date:

1821

intransitive verb 1 : to fall, drop, or move suddenly with a sound like that of something dropping into water 2 : to allow the body to drop heavily —usually used with down<plopped down on the couch> transitive verb 1 : to set, drop, or throw heavily 2 : to place or set carelessly or hastily <plopped the money into stocks>

— plop noun