flop | Definition of flop

flop

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of flop

1 to throw or set down clumsily or casually

they lazily flopped themselves onto the couch to watch the game

flopped the bag of groceries onto the counter

Synonyms of flop

flump, plank, plop, plump, plunk (or plonk)

Words Related to flop

fling, heave, sling, toss

ensconce, install, plant, settle

2 to be unsuccessful

the attempt to run the ball into the end zone flopped, and our team lost by five points

Synonyms of flop

bomb, collapse, crater, fail, flame out, flunk, fold, founder, miss, strike out, tank, wash out

Words Related to flop

flounder, struggle

decline, sink, skid, slip, slump, wane

crash, crumble, miscarry, misfire

implode, self-destruct

Phrases Synonymous with flop

come a cropper, come to grief, come up empty, die on the vine, fall flat, fall on one's face, fall short, lay an egg

Near Antonyms of flop

cook, flourish, prosper, thrive

prevail, triumph, win

Antonyms of flop

click, come off, deliver, go, go over, pan out, succeed, work out

3 to move or cause to move with a striking motion

a fish flopping around on the dock

Synonyms of flop

beat, flail, flap, flutter, whip

Words Related to flop

bang, batter, buffet, knock, pound, smack, spank, thump

flick, flicker, flit

fan, oscillate, sway, swing

palpitate, pulse, throb