flop

Definition

  • verb: to fall, lie, or sit down in a sudden, awkward, or relaxed way
  • verb: to swing or move loosely
  • synonyms: flap, fiasco, turkey

Examples

  • a politician accused of doing 'flip-flops' on important social issues

  • a politician accused of 'flip-flopping' on social issues

  • The curtains were 'flopping' around in the breeze.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) The pirates! They're cursed! They can't be killed! Don't worry. He's informed of that. A mermaid flopped up on deck and told him the whole story. This is Jack Sparrow's doing! No reason to fret. Just a prick of the finger. A few drops of blood. (..)
    2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
  • (..) Ruby Rhod is broadcasting live. He needs you for an interview. - Miss? - Multipass. Tell Aknot plan A flopped. Go to plan B. Aliens ahead. Spread out. Back-up unit, zone ! (..)
    1997 The Fifth Element
  • (..) What're you talking about? You're gonna start to lose vision in your left eye. Yeah, I already have. Oh, and you're gonna get a really bad headache and flop sweat. - You call this a favor? - Yeah, you owe me one. Kirk, James T. He is not cleared for duty aboard the Enterprise. (..)
    2009 Star Trek