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Flopping
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Simple meaning
What does Flopping mean?
Falling or moving loosely.
Dictionary definition
Dropping, falling, or moving loosely and heavily.
Example sentences
Flopping in a sentence
easy
The fish was flopping on the dock.
medium
The wet hat was flopping over his eyes.
hard
Flopping often suggests loose, heavy, uncontrolled movement.
Synonyms
Words like Flopping
droopingHanging or bending down.
flopRelated word that supports the meaning of flopping.
Antonyms
Opposite words
standing firmRemaining upright and steady.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flopping, depending on context.
Word family
Flopping word family
Base word
flopping
noun
floppings
More than one flopping.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does flopping mean?
Flopping means falling or moving loosely.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flopping?
Drooping is close in meaning to flopping in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flopping?
Standing Firm contrasts with flopping.
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