Flop Definition

flop
adverb
  1. with a flopping sound; "he tumbled flop into the mud"
  2. exactly; "he fell flop on his face"
noun
  1. an arithmetic operation performed on floating-point numbers; "this computer can perform a million flops per second"
  2. someone who is unsuccessful
  3. a complete failure; "the play was a dismal flop"
  4. the act of throwing yourself down; "he landed on the bed with a great flop"
verb
  1. fall loosely; "He flopped into a chair"
  2. fall suddenly and abruptly
  3. fail utterly; collapse; "The project foundered"

"Flop" in song lyrics

See how flop is used in real songs:

  • "But ya can't be no flop"
    69 Boyz — Booty Drop
  • "And if it don't flip then it's bound to flop"
    Akbar — Hot Ya Hot
  • "You got a lot of hype, but I know you're a flop"
    Apathy — Ain't Nuthin' Nice

Words that rhyme with flop

Usage tips for "flop"

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