Flop
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British pronunciation/flˈɒp/
American pronunciation/ˈfɫɑp/

Definition & Meaning of "flop"

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
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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

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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 act of throwing yourself down

02

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.

03

someone who is unsuccessful

04

an arithmetic operation performed on floating-point numbers

05

(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
01

with a flopping sound

02

exactly

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