plop down

phrasal verb

plopped down; plopping down; plops down

informal

: to sit or lie down in a heavy or careless way

They plopped down on the floor.

He plopped himself down in the chair.

: to drop or place (something or someone) in a heavy or careless way

He plopped the tray down.

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.

Examples of plop down in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That roomy setup encourages you to grab a plate, plop down on a chair and watch performances on one of the televisions mounted in the various seating zones — including a pop-up lounge perched under a huge tent. —

Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2024 But creeps can be calculated, tending to plop down in places that guarantee something good to look at. —

Brandi California, SPIN, 1 July 2024 Instead of plopping down in front of air conditioners and fans this summer, try adding some breezy styles to your wardrobe to help beat the heat. —

Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 26 June 2024 The company lost more than $500 billion in value and plopped down to third place among the largest firms. —

Max Zahn, ABC News, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for plop down

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