Flop

/flˈɒp/

/ˈfɫɑp/

Definizione e Significato di "flop"

to flop

VERBO

crollare, cadere

to fall or collapse suddenly and heavily, either intentionally or unintentionally

Intransitive: to flop onto a surface | to flop into a seat

Example

The exhausted runner flopped onto the ground after crossing the finish line.

The tired child flopped onto the bed after a day of playing, instantly falling asleep.

infraditare

(of a play, motion picture, or new product) to fail to be of any success or produce the intended effect

Intransitive

Example

Despite high expectations, the Broadway play flopped after receiving unfavorable reviews.

Nonostante le alte aspettative, il musical di Broadway ha fallito dopo aver ricevuto recensioni sfavorevoli.

The ambitious film, with its star-studded cast, unexpectedly flopped at the box office.

Il film ambizioso, con il suo cast stellare, è inaspettatamente fallito al botteghino.

fallimento

to move in a loose, uncontrolled, or erratic manner

Intransitive

Example

The fish flopped around on the deck of the boat after being caught.

The kite began to flop in the strong wind, making it difficult for the child to control.

lanciare, sganciare

to throw something down heavily or carelessly

Transitive: to flop sth somewhere

Example

She flopped her bag onto the couch and collapsed next to it.

The tired child flopped their backpack on the floor as soon as they entered the house.

Flop

SOSTANTIVO

fracasso, crollo

the act of throwing yourself down

infradito

something that is unsuccessful or fails to meet expectations, such as a movie, play, or product

What is a "flop"?

A flop is a book, movie, song, play, or other work that fails to achieve success or meet expectations. It often results in poor reviews, low sales, or disappointing audience reception. The term signifies that the work did not perform well commercially or fail to attract the intended audience.

bocciato, fallito

someone who is unsuccessful

operazione in virgola mobile, flop numerico

an arithmetic operation performed on floating-point numbers

flop, giro di carte

(in card games) the second round of betting in which the dealer reveals three community cards face-up on the table

What is the "flop"?

The flop is the second round of community cards dealt in games like Texas hold 'em and Omaha. It consists of three face-up cards placed in the center of the table for all players to use in combination with their own hole cards to make the best hand. After the flop is dealt, a new betting round begins, where players can check, bet, raise, or fold based on the strength of their hand. The flop is followed by the turn, the fourth community card, and the river, the fifth and final community card.

flop

AVVERBIO

in modo flop, con un rumore flop

with a flopping sound

proprio, esattamente

exactly