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
So pack that sunscreen, toss a floppy hat into your weekend bag, and get ready to sip fruity drinks with tiny umbrellas.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
An amaryllis bulb naturally grows long floppy leaves, staking them upright would look ridiculous.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Mayim Bialik, the actress behind the quirky character known for her floppy hats, explained Monday on her Substack that a modern take on the series, which aired over five seasons, from 1990 to 1995, had been rejected by the studio.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
However, sometimes floppy plants just need a plant stake or moss pole.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
An amaryllis bulb naturally grows long floppy leaves, staking them upright would look ridiculous.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Mayim Bialik, the actress behind the quirky character known for her floppy hats, explained Monday on her Substack that a modern take on the series, which aired over five seasons, from 1990 to 1995, had been rejected by the studio.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
However, sometimes floppy plants just need a plant stake or moss pole.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floppy
limp
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The charred, partially burned church was still visible, and the pickup truck that crashed through the door just a day ago was outside, with two American flags hanging limp in the truck bed.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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While its focus is on anti-inflammatory philosophy, dining here is surprisingly the opposite of the usual detox clinic fare, without a limp salad leaf in sight.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Floppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floppy. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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