plop

verb \ ˈpläp \

Updated on: 17 May 2018

Definition of plop

plopped; plopping

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

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plop

noun

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Examples of plop in a Sentence

The stone plopped into the river.
An ice cube plopped noisily into the glass.
I filled the glass with water and plopped a few ice cubes into it.
She plopped onto the couch.
They plopped down on the floor.
He plopped himself down in the chair.

Recent Examples of plop from the Web

Volunteers helped people stuff loads of dirty clothes into washers or plop wet ones into dryers.

— crocker stephenson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Better Angels: Taking cue from pope, Laundry Love affirms human dignity one load at a time," 26 Feb. 2018
For decades, urban planners have railed against the way suburban-style stadiums and arenas were built — plopped amid acres of asphalt far out in the cornfields.

— john gallagher, Detroit Free Press, "Don't demolish Detroit buildings for Little Caesars Arena parking," 1 Feb. 2018
Little ones participate in workshops run by architects, musicians, painters, and other local art pros before plopping into beanbag chairs for story time with Kristen Bell and Bill Hader.

— marielle wakim, Los Angeles Magazine, "Here Are the 12 Best Things to Do in L.A. in May," 27 Apr. 2018
Here are three things to be aware of as the migration grows in momentum: Anything can plop down anywhere after a long night’s flying.

— taylor piephoff, charlotteobserver, "Keep an eye out for birds in odd places as migrants arrive | Charlotte Observer," 20 Apr. 2018
At one point, the bank’s office manager plopped a thick folder on a desk in front of me.

— aaron gilbreath, Longreads, "I Have a Half Mind to Donate My Brain to Science," 18 Apr. 2018
Scuba Man trudged to the drop zone and plopped ball number two to the turf.

— paul daugherty, Cincinnati.com, "Masters 2018: Thursday a cautionary tale of how to play," 5 Apr. 2018
In Paskhover’s office in New York, new patients would plop down, hand over their phone, and complain about how their schnoz looked in selfies.

— carolyn crist, WIRED, "Use Science (Not Surgery) to Create Your Best Selfie," 31 Mar. 2018
Kamara, still a rookie, had to sneak in from behind and plop down on a knee to make the photo.

— larry holder, NOLA.com, "Sean Payton's Pro Bowl philosophy: Work quickly, enjoy the atmosphere," 24 Jan. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of plop

imitative

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First Known Use: 1821

in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

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plop Synonyms

Synonyms

flop, flump, plank, plump, plunk (or plonk);

Related Words

fling, heave, sling, toss;

ensconce, install, plant, settle;

PLOP Defined for English Language Learners

plop

verb

Definition of plop for English Language Learners

: to fall, drop, or move with a sound like something dropping into liquid
: to drop (something) into a liquid so that it makes a splashing sound
: to sit or lie down in a heavy or careless way : to allow your body to drop heavily or carelessly

PLOP Defined for Kids

plop

verb \ ˈpläp \

Definition of plop for Students

plopped; plopping

1 : to move with or make a sound like that of something dropping into water

Ice cubes plopped into the glass.

2 : to sit or lie down heavily

She plopped into her chair.

3 : to place or drop heavily

He plopped the tray down.

plop

noun

Definition of plop for Students

: a sound like something dropping into water

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