Floppy: meaning, definitions and examples

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floppy

 

[ หˆflษ’pi ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

physical characteristic

Floppy refers to something that is soft, loose, or lacking firmness. This term is often used to describe objects that can bend or droop easily without retaining their original shape. Floppy items do not possess a rigid structure and can be somewhat flexible in nature. It is commonly applied to materials, clothing, or even parts of animals.

Synonyms

flexible, limp, loose, slack, soft

Examples of usage

  • The floppy hat blew off in the wind.
  • She wore a floppy dress that swayed as she walked.
  • The dog has floppy ears that hang down.
  • The floppy disk is an outdated storage medium.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A floppy, short for floppy disk, refers to a data storage medium that was commonly used in the 20th century. Characterized by its thin, flexible disk enclosed in a square plastic shell, it was used for storing computer data and transferring files. Although largely obsolete now, floppy disks played a significant role in the early days of personal computing.

Synonyms

data storage, disk, diskette

Examples of usage

  • I saved my work on a floppy.
  • Many old computers still use floppy disks.
  • The project required a floppy disk for data transfer.
  • I found an old floppy in the drawer.

Translations

Translations of the word "floppy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น floppy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฒเฅ‰เคชเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช floppy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ floppy

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฝัƒั‡ะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ floppy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒญใƒƒใƒ”ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท floppy

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ floppy

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท floppy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋กœํ”ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ floppy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ floppy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝฏ็›˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ floppy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ floppy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะปะพะฟะฟะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒšแƒแƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ floppy

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ floppy

Etymology

The term 'floppy' traces its origins back to the physical characteristics of the floppy disk, which was introduced in the late 1960s as a magnetic storage medium. Its name derives from the disk's flexible, bendable material, which was distinct from the rigid hard disks that followed. The floppy disk gained widespread popularity throughout the 1970s and 1980s, becoming a standard for data storage and transfer. As technology evolved, the term 'floppy' came to describe not only the disk itself but also other objects that possess a soft and pliable nature. Over time, advancements in technology led to the decline of floppy disks in favor of more efficient storage solutions, yet the word 'floppy' remains in use to describe similar characteristics across various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,103, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.