flop meaning and definition

FLOP noun

Definition of flop (noun)

1. an arithmetic operation performed on floating-point numbers
   • "this computer can perform a million flops per second"
   • synonyms: floating-point operation
2. someone who is unsuccessful
   • synonyms: dud, washout
3. a complete failure
   • "the play was a dismal flop"
   • synonyms: bust, fizzle
4. the act of throwing yourself down
   • "he landed on the bed with a great flop"
   • synonyms: collapse

FLOP verb

Definition of flop (verb)

1. fall loosely
   • "He flopped into a chair"
2. fall suddenly and abruptly
3. fail utterly; collapse
   • "The project foundered"
   • synonyms: fall flat, fall through, founder

FLOP adverb

Definition of flop (adverb)

1. with a flopping sound
   • "he tumbled flop into the mud"
2. exactly
   • "he fell flop on his face"
   • synonyms: right