flumping

Definition of flumpingnext
present participle of flump
as in plopping
to throw or set down clumsily or casually for now, just flump the rug on the floor—we'll unroll it later

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Verb
  • The ball appeared to land on the boardwalk outside the stadium before plopping into McCovey Cove.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 May 2026
  • The design is meant to be sleeker than just plopping in the lighting.
    Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The video appears to show a person standing with a snow shovel outside the house, near the street, then retreating toward the house and tossing the shovel into the yard.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
  • Toast 1 cup raw walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 8–10 minutes.
    Kamal Mouzawak, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 May 2026
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“Flumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flumping. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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