as in limp
not stiff in structure
my basset hound is always tripping over her long, floppy ears
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Recent Examples of floppy
Sometimes the figure tries and fails to stand up, slapping itself with floppy, almost boneless limbs.
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Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Those looking for something playful should opt for a floppy moccasin style like the sock boots from the Louis Vuitton runway.
—Shelby Ying Hyde, Refinery29, 4 Feb. 2026
Many cooks prefer growing milder Italian parsley, which has a tall, floppy growth habit.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Next, tackle those floppy stacks of sweaters or jumble of unruly scarves with this two-pack of linen dividers and multi-item clothing hangers.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
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Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Those looking for something playful should opt for a floppy moccasin style like the sock boots from the Louis Vuitton runway.
—Shelby Ying Hyde, Refinery29, 4 Feb. 2026
Many cooks prefer growing milder Italian parsley, which has a tall, floppy growth habit.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Next, tackle those floppy stacks of sweaters or jumble of unruly scarves with this two-pack of linen dividers and multi-item clothing hangers.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for floppy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floppy
limp
Adjective
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Crafted into undone bends, the style disguises flyaways and limp ends.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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These plantain treats — bound to make French fries and onion rings turn limp and soggy with insecurity — are merely a weekly afternoon delight.—
Kalpana Mohan,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Floppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floppy. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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