belly flop
noun
Definition of belly flop
: a dive (as into water or in coasting prone on a sled) in which the front of the body strikes flat against another surface —called also belly flopper
belly flop
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Examples of belly flop in a Sentence
She did a belly flop into the pool.
Circa 1890
First Known Use of belly flop
circa 1890
BELLY FLOP Defined for English Language Learners
belly flop
noun
Definition of belly flop for English Language Learners
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: a poorly done dive in which the front of the body lands flat on the surface of the water
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