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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  • Oliver eliminates one pole-climbing threat by plopping a hat on his head, leading to a big fall — then takes this as an opportunity to evict his squatter.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
  • River life is inaccessible, a closed world, the flicker of silver fin, a plopping frog.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Silver Flatware Authentic silver flatware is worth holding onto or reselling, not tossing into the donation bin.
    Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Fry, tossing occasionally, until any liquid released in the frying process disappears and mushrooms are nicely browned.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Flumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flumping. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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