flop
word
/ˈfɫɑp/
/flˈɒp/
Definition
As a noun, a 'flop' is something that fails badly, especially a show, movie, or performance. As a verb, it means to fail or to fall or drop heavily or suddenly.
Usage & Nuances
'Flop' is informal and often used about entertainment (movies, plays, products). As a verb: 'flop down' means sit or lie heavily. As a noun: 'a total flop.' Don't confuse with 'flip' (to turn over quickly).
Spanish: fracaso - fracasar - caer pesadamentePortuguese (BR): fracasso - fracassar - cair pesadamentePortuguese (PT): fracasso - fracassar - cair pesadamenteChinese (Simplified): 失败 - 扑通落下Chinese (Traditional): 失敗 - 撲通落下Hindi: असफलता - असफल होना - धड़ाम से गिरनाArabic: فشل - يسقط بقوةBengali: ব্যর্থতা - ধপ করে পড়াRussian: провал - провалиться - плюхнутьсяJapanese: 失敗 - ばたんと倒れるVietnamese: thất bại - rơi bịch xuốngKorean: 실패 - 털썩 넘어지다Turkish: fiyasko - başarısız olmak - yere düşmekUrdu: ناکامی - زور سے گرناIndonesian: kegagalan - jatuh terjerembab
Example Sentences
The new movie was a flop at the box office.
basic
He tried to start a business, but it flopped after a year.
basic
The bird flopped to the ground and didn't move.
basic
After a long day, she just flopped onto the couch.
natural
The show was supposed to be a hit, but it totally flopped.
natural
Kids just flopped down on the floor after playing outside.
natural