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plop

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of plop

to throw or set down clumsily or casually

  • plopped his backpack down on a chair
Synonyms of plop

flop, flump, plank, plump, plunk (or plonk)
Words Related to plop

fling, heave, sling, toss

ensconce, install, plant, settle

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