flop
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /flɒp/
KK: /flɑp/
intransitive verb
Definition
To fall or drop heavily and noisily, or to fail completely in an attempt or effort.
Example
The movie flopped at the box office, disappointing many fans.
Tense Forms
Past: flopped
Past Participle: flopped
Conversation
Did you hear about that new movie?
Yeah, I heard it really flopped at the box office.
I wasn't surprised; the trailer looked terrible.
Exactly! Sometimes you just know a film is going to flop.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fail
collapse
drop
Antonyms
succeed
rise
thrive
noun
Definition
A complete failure or something that does not succeed at all.
Example
The movie was a total flop at the box office.
Conversation
Did you hear about that new movie that just came out?
Yeah, I heard it was a total flop at the box office.
I can't believe it, I thought it had a great cast!
transitive verb
Definition
To drop or lay something down in a heavy and noisy way.
Example
He flopped the book onto the table with a loud thud.
Tense Forms
Past: flopped
Past Participle: flopped
Conversation
I just flopped the groceries on the kitchen counter.
Wow, that sounded like a heavy load!
Yeah, I couldn't wait to get them out of the bags.
Root Explanation
The word 'flop' originates from the Middle English 'floppen', meaning to fall or drop heavily. It is likely of imitative origin, mimicking the sound of something falling or dropping.
Memory Tip
Imagine something falling heavily and making a sound — that's what 'flop' means, to drop down suddenly.
Visually Confused Words
lop
fop
flo