plop down

phrasal verb

plopped 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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