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to plop
01
to fall or drop with a soft, muffled sound
Intransitive: to plop somewhere
Examples
The raindrops began to plop on the leaves, creating a soothing rhythm in the forest.
As the fish leaped out of the water, it would plop back in with a splash.
02
to place or drop oneself down with a distinctive and usually audible sound
Intransitive: to plop onto sth
Examples
The cat plopped onto the cushioned chair, making itself comfortable.
The exhausted traveler plopped onto the hotel bed, relieved to finally rest.
03
to cause something to fall or drop with a soft, muffled sound
Transitive: to plop sth somewhere
Examples
She plopped a pebble into the calm pond, creating concentric ripples on the surface.
She plopped a handful of berries into the basket, harvesting them from the bush.
Plop
01
the sound made when a rounded or small object falls into a liquid, usually with minimal splash
Examples
The stone landed in the pond with a soft plop.
He dropped the ice cube into the glass with a tiny plop.
plop
01
in a manner that produces a short, hollow, or dull thud
Examples
The book fell plop onto the table.
She dropped the bag plop onto the floor.
