Definition

To fall or drop heavily, often making a soft thudding sound.

Example

After a long day, he flumped onto the couch and sighed.

Tense Forms

Conversation

After a long day, I just want to flump onto the couch and relax.

That sounds perfect! I could use a break too.

Right? Sometimes you just need to flump down and forget everything for a bit.

Exactly! Let's grab some snacks and have a chill night.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A low, heavy sound made when something falls or drops onto a surface.

Example

The book fell off the shelf with a loud flump.

Conversation

Did you hear that weird flump noise last night?

Yeah, I did! It sounded like something heavy fell.

Exactly! I wonder what it was that made that flump sound.

Definition

To drop or place something in a heavy or clumsy way, often making a sound.

Example

He flumped the bag onto the floor with a loud thud.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how I flumped that bag onto the couch?

Yeah, it landed perfectly!

I thought it might fall over, but it just stayed there.

Root Explanation

This word originates from the dialectal English 'flump', meaning to fall or drop heavily. It describes a sudden, heavy fall or movement.

Memory Tip

Imagine something falling heavily and making a 'flump' sound — that helps you remember that 'flump' means to drop or fall heavily.

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