| Front | flop |
|---|---|
| Back | flop verb, noun BrE /flɒp/ NAmE /flɑːp/ verb (-pp-) 1 [intransitive] ~ into/on sth| ~ (down/back) to sit or lie down in a heavy and sudden way because you are very tired Exhausted, he flopped down into a chair. 2 [intransitive] + adv./prep. to fall, move or hang in a heavy or awkward way, without control Her hair flopped over her eyes. The young man flopped back, unconscious. The fish were flopping around in the bottom of the boat. 3 [intransitive] (informal) to be a complete failure The play flopped on Broadway. England flopped in the European Championship. noun word origin example bank (informal) a film/movie, play, party, etc. that is not successful hit a box-office flop The share sale has been a flop with investors. see also bellyflop |
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