Synonyms of flops

flops 1 of 2

noun

plural of flop

as in disasters

something that has failed

the movie is such a flop that theaters showing it are the loneliest places in town

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disasters
• failures
• disappointments
• catastrophes
• busts
• bombs
• losers
• misses
• duds
• fiascoes
• shipwrecks
• debacles
• washouts
• lemons
• frosts
• clinkers
• clunkers
• turkeys
• messes
• fizzles
• bummers
• dogs
• shambles
• hashes
• botches
• has-beens
• near misses
• muddles
• also-rans
• nonevents
• nonstarters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hits
• successes
• blockbusters
• winners
• smashes
• phenomena
• corkers
• dandies
• crackerjacks
• jim-dandies

flops

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of flop

1

as in plops

to throw or set down clumsily or casually

they lazily flopped themselves onto the couch to watch the game

flopped the bag of groceries onto the counter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plops
• tosses
• plunks
• plumps
• flings
• planks
• slings
• flumps
• heaves
• plants
• installs
• ensconces
• settles

2

as in collapses

to be unsuccessful

the attempt to run the ball into the end zone flopped, and our team lost by five points

Synonyms & Similar Words

• collapses
• fails
• folds
• misses
• struggles
• bombs
• tanks
• flunks
• strikes out
• falls short
• founders
• flames out
• lays an egg
• craters
• falls flat
• declines
• slips
• slumps
• crashes
• comes up empty
• washes out
• comes to grief
• flounders
• comes a cropper
• dies on the vine
• skids
• falls on one's face
• misfires
• sinks
• crumbles
• wanes
• miscarries
• implodes
• goes under
• self-destructs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• goes
• succeeds
• clicks
• delivers
• works out
• comes off
• goes over
• flourishes
• wins
• thrives
• cooks
• pans out
• triumphs
• prevails
• prospers

3

as in flaps

to move or cause to move with a striking motion

a fish flopping around on the dock

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flaps
• flutters
• whips
• flicks
• waves
• flails
• swings
• knocks
• beats
• smacks
• bangs
• thumps
• sways
• pounds
• flits
• flickers
• fans
• oscillates
• batters
• spanks
• buffets
• undulates
• throbs
• pulses
• palpitates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flops

Noun

The contoured shape of the flip flops are designed to provide all-day comfort, and the sneaker tread provides a durable grip and long-lasting traction. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Acid hues aren't limited to athletic sneakers or flip flops any more—they're also now on the heels of elegant, tasteful women. — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 25 July 2026

From flat flip flops to short kitten heels, a thong sandal pairs perfectly with any of your summertime maxi dresses. — Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 25 July 2026

Venice last year included several high-profile premieres, but many — Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine, Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly, Kathryn Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite — were award season flops. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026

There’s also Anne Hathaway’s blue matching set worn with heeled flip flops and sunnies. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

No coastal escape is complete without flip-flops, and the KuaiLu Flip-flops from Amazon are no exception. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

His play was a welcome change after his recent major-tournament flops. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Interestingly, many of the year’s biggest flops have been from once-dominant genres. — Brent Lang, Variety, 15 July 2026

Verb

Starter addition flops Last season’s trade deadline wound up being a big flop. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026

The second play shows that this column isn't really about whether Clark flops. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026

This cordless lamp comes in four warm neutrals, and all feature a ceramic shade that flops over its base like pastry dough. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026

But when weighed down by the moisture, the grass flops over and doesn't present itself as well to the cutting blade. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 23 June 2026

One of the best bigs in [expletive] basketball history flops. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 4 May 2026

Joel Embiid is a great player, one of the best bigs in f—ing basketball history, flops. — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 4 May 2026

Fortunately for shareholders, the stock grants come with a feature similar to equity options that somewhat reduces Musk’s payday, especially in a case like the one above where the plan flops. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2025

Amina blows her mom a kiss and then flops down in her crib, pretending to be asleep. — Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025