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adjective flop·py \ˈflä-pē\

Definition of floppy

floppier

;

floppiest

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

floppily

play \ˈflä-pə-lē\ adverb

floppiness

play \ˈflä-pē-nəs\ noun

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

1858

First Known Use of floppy

1858

floppy Synonyms

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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floppy

noun flop·py

Definition of floppy

plural

floppies

  1. :  floppy disk

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1974

First Known Use of floppy

1974

FLOPPY Defined for English Language Learners

floppy

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adjective

Definition of floppy for English Language Learners

  • : soft and flexible

FLOPPY Defined for Kids

floppy

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adjective flop·py \ˈflä-pē\

Definition of floppy for Students

floppier

;

floppiest

  1. :  being soft and flexible a big floppy hat

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