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Definition flop in American English

flop verb

[intransitive] verb
/flɑp/
1

to sit or lie down in a heavy way by relaxing your muscles and letting your body fall

Example

He came home and flopped into a chair.

Example

Jamie flopped down beside me.

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2

to move or hang in a loose, heavy, and uncontrolled way

Example

Her long hair flopped down over her eyes.

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Definition flop in American English