flop

flop

verb

Definition of FLOP

1

to throw or set down clumsily or casually <they lazily flopped themselves onto the couch to watch the game> <flopped the bag of groceries onto the counter>

Synonyms flump, plank, plop, plump, plunk (or plonk)

Related Words fling, heave, sling, toss; ensconce, install, plant, settle

2

to be unsuccessful <the attempt to run the ball into the end zone flopped, and our team lost by five points>

Synonyms bomb, collapse, crater, flame out, flop, flunk, fold, founder, miss, strike out, tank, wash out

Related Words flounder, struggle; decline, sink, skid, slip, slump, wane; crash, crumble, miscarry, misfire; go under; implode, self-destruct

Near Antonyms cook, flourish, prosper, thrive; prevail, triumph, win

Antonyms click, come off, deliver, go, go over, pan out, succeed, work out

3

to move or cause to move with a striking motion <a fish flopping around on the dock>

Synonyms beat, flail, flop, flutter, whip

Related Words bang, batter, buffet, knock, pound, smack, spank, thump; flick, flicker, flit; fan, oscillate, sway, swing; undulate, wave; palpitate, pulse, throb