flop
flop
flɑp
flaap
British pronunciation
/flˈɒp/

Definition & Meaning of "flop"in English

to flop
01

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

Intransitive: to flop onto a surface | to flop into a seat
to flop definition and meaning
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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.
02

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

Intransitive
to flop definition and meaning
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Despite high expectations, the Broadway play flopped after receiving unfavorable reviews.
The ambitious film, with its star-studded cast, unexpectedly flopped at the box office.
03

to move in a loose, uncontrolled, or erratic manner

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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.
04

to throw something down heavily or carelessly

Transitive: to flop sth somewhere
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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
01

the action of dropping or throwing oneself down heavily or suddenly

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He did a flop onto the sofa after a long day.
The gymnast 's flop onto the mat was intentional.
02

something that fails completely or is unsuccessful

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.

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The movie was a box office flop.
His business venture turned out to be a flop.
03

a person who fails at an endeavor or is generally unsuccessful

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He 's considered a flop in the music industry.
Many startups have founders who turn out to be flops.
04

an arithmetic calculation involving floating-point numbers in computing

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The processor can perform billions of flops per second.
Optimizing algorithms can reduce the number of flops needed.
05

(in poker) the second betting round where three community cards are dealt face-up

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.

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After the flop, the players re-evaluated their hands.
The flop revealed a pair of kings and a ten.
flop
01

in a manner that produces a heavy, sudden, or soft thudding noise

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The puppy landed flop after jumping from the chair.
She tossed the bag flop onto the sofa.
02

in a precise or direct manner

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The arrow hit flop in the center of the target.
She placed the vase flop on the marked spot.
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