Flops: meaning, definitions and examples
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flops
[ flɒps ]
footwear
Flops are a type of casual footwear that typically consist of a flat sole held loosely on the foot by a Y-shaped strap known as a toe thong that passes between the first and second toes and around both sides of the foot. They are often made of rubber or plastic.
Synonyms
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flops |
Informal setting, used to describe a complete failure or something that did not perform well. Often carries a negative connotation.
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sandals |
Formal or casual setting, used to describe open-toed shoes with straps. Can be worn in various situations depending on the style.
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flip-flops |
Casual setting, refers to a type of light sandal with a thong that goes between the toes. Typically worn in warm weather or at the beach.
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slides |
Casual setting, refers to open-toed footwear that is easy to slide on and off. Commonly used as casual or athletic footwear.
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Examples of usage
- They slipped on their flops and headed to the beach.
- She loves wearing her flops around the house.
- We always pack our flops for vacation.
informal
Flops can also refer to a complete failure or disaster, especially in relation to a performance, project, or investment.
Synonyms
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flops |
This term is commonly used in informal settings to describe something that didn't succeed, often referring to entertainment or commercial ventures.
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failure |
This is a general term applicable to any unsuccessful effort or outcome. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
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disaster |
This word is used to pinpoint situations that went catastrophically wrong, having widespread negative impact. It can be used for both serious real-world events and less serious personal failures.
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fiasco |
This word is used to describe a situation that becomes embarrassingly disastrous. It often implies a level of public or visible failure.
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Examples of usage
- The movie was a total flop at the box office.
- The product launch was a flop due to lack of marketing.
- The business was a flop and had to close down.
Translations
Translations of the word "flops" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fracassos
🇮🇳 विफलताएँ
🇩🇪 Misserfolge
🇮🇩 kegagalan
🇺🇦 провали
🇵🇱 niepowodzenia
🇯🇵 失敗
🇫🇷 échecs
🇪🇸 fracasos
🇹🇷 başarısızlıklar
🇰🇷 실패
🇸🇦 إخفاقات
🇨🇿 neúspěchy
🇸🇰 neúspechy
🇨🇳 失败
🇸🇮 neuspehi
🇮🇸 mistök
🇰🇿 сәтсіздіктер
🇬🇪 წარუმატებლობები
🇦🇿 uğursuzluqlar
🇲🇽 fracasos
Etymology
The term 'flops' originated as a colloquial abbreviation for 'flip-flops', describing the sound they make when walking. Over time, it also came to be used to refer to a failure or disaster, likely due to the negative connotations associated with the sound of something flopping or falling flat. The dual meanings of the word highlight the versatility and evolution of language.
See also: flop.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #23,691, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 23688 oboe
- 23689 unpleasantness
- 23690 saxophone
- 23691 flops
- 23692 gossiping
- 23693 civilly
- 23694 magnetometer
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