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Flopped: meaning, definitions and examples

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flopped

 

[ flɒpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

failure in context

To flop means to fail completely or to be unsuccessful, especially in a dramatic way. It is often used to describe a movie, show, or business that has not met expectations.

Synonyms

bombed, collapses, failed, misfired

Examples of usage

  • The movie flopped at the box office.
  • His big idea flopped after just a few months.
  • The product launch completely flopped.
Context #2 | Verb

to fall suddenly

To flop can also mean to fall or drop suddenly and heavily, often described in a physical sense. This can imply a clumsy or ungraceful motion.

Synonyms

collapsed, dropped, fell, plummeted

Examples of usage

  • He flopped onto the couch after a long day.
  • The dog flopped onto the grass in the heat.
  • She flopped down on the bed, exhausted.

Translations

Translations of the word "flopped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 falhou

🇮🇳 फ्लॉप किया

🇩🇪 gescheitert

🇮🇩 gagal

🇺🇦 зазнав невдачі

🇵🇱 nie udało się

🇯🇵 失敗した

🇫🇷 échoué

🇪🇸 fracasó

🇹🇷 başarısız oldu

🇰🇷 실패했다

🇸🇦 فشل

🇨🇿 neuspěl

🇸🇰 nepodarilo sa

🇨🇳 失败了

🇸🇮 ni uspelo

🇮🇸 mistók

🇰🇿 сәтсіздікке ұшырады

🇬🇪 წარუმატებლობა

🇦🇿 uğursuz oldu

🇲🇽 fracasó

Etymology

The term 'flop' first emerged in American slang in the early 20th century. Initially used in the theatrical context to describe a production that met with dismal success, the word has evolved over time. It is derived from an earlier term that means 'to fall or drop down suddenly', illustrating the sudden and often surprising nature of its usage. The usage of 'flopped' has permeated various aspects of culture, especially in the entertainment industry, where it is commonly used to indicate that a movie, TV show, or even a book has failed to attract a decent audience or perform well commercially. As cinema and media have expanded globally, the use of the word has taken on a more universal meaning within popular culture, applicable across various situations where expectation does not meet reality.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,542, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.