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Floppily: meaning, definitions and examples

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floppily

 

[ ˈflɒpɪli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of movement

Floppily describes a way of moving or hanging loosely and without stiffness. It suggests a lack of rigidity, often conveying a sense of clumsiness or casualness.

Synonyms

lazily, limply, loosely

Examples of usage

  • The dog ran floppily through the yard.
  • She waved her arms floppily while dancing.
  • The curtain hung floppily from the rod.

Translations

Translations of the word "floppily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desajeitadamente

🇮🇳 अव्यवस्थित ढंग से

🇩🇪 schlampig

🇮🇩 dengan ceroboh

🇺🇦 незграбно

🇵🇱 niechlujnie

🇯🇵 だらしなく

🇫🇷 maladroitement

🇪🇸 desaliñadamente

🇹🇷 dağınık bir şekilde

🇰🇷 어설프게

🇸🇦 بشكل غير مرتب

🇨🇿 nedbale

🇸🇰 nechutne

🇨🇳 不整齐地

🇸🇮 neuredno

🇮🇸 óskipulagt

🇰🇿 бұзылған түрде

🇬🇪 უკუღმართად

🇦🇿 düzgün olmayan şəkildə

🇲🇽 desordenadamente

Etymology

The word 'floppily' is derived from the adjective 'floppy,' which itself originates from the early 20th century. It combines the root 'flop,' which implies a sudden, relaxed fall or movement, with the adverbial suffix '-ly.' The term 'flop' can be traced back to the Middle English word 'floppen,' which means to fall or fall over. As language evolved, 'floppy' came to describe things that lack firmness or structure, such as the way a piece of fabric may hang or how a dog's ears might droop. The addition of '-ly' in 'floppily' allows it to function grammatically as an adverb, modifying verbs to express how an action is performed.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,517, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.