plop
word
Definition
A soft, round sound made when something drops into water or a soft surface. It can be used as a noun for the sound or as a verb meaning to fall or drop with this sound.
Usage & Nuances
'Plop' is mainly informal and often imitative of a real-life sound. Used for things falling into water ('plop into the pool'), or as a comic sound effect. As a verb, it's not used for loud or heavy objects—only for small/light things. Sometimes used to describe sitting down suddenly ('plopped down on the couch').
Example Sentences
The stone made a plop as it fell into the water.
basic
He dropped the grape and it went plop on the table.
basic
A frog jumped into the pond with a loud plop.
basic
She took off her shoes and plopped down on the sofa, exhausted.
natural
Ice cubes plopped into his glass as the drink was poured.
natural
"Just plop the bag down anywhere," she said, waving her hand.
natural