plop down
phrasal verbplopped down; plopping down; plops down
Definition of plop down
informal
1 : to sit or lie down in a heavy or careless way
They plopped down on the floor. He plopped himself down in the chair.
2 : to drop or place (something or someone) in a heavy or careless way
He plopped the tray down.
3 US : to pay or spend (money)
I can't afford to just plop down $30 for a T-shirt. He'd already plopped a lot of money down for legal fees.
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