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plop

 

[ plษ’p ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

sound effect

To plop is to fall or drop heavily, usually making a sound upon impact. This term is often used to describe objects that fall into water or soft surfaces, creating a distinctive sound. Additionally, it conveys a sense of suddenness in the action of dropping. The sound is typically irregular and is often associated with something wet or heavy.

Synonyms

drop, drop down, fall

Examples of usage

  • The stone plopped into the pond.
  • She plopped down onto the couch.
  • The rain plopped against the window.
  • He plopped the groceries on the kitchen table.
Context #2 | Noun

sound effect

Plop is a noun used to describe the sound made when something falls into a liquid or soft surface. It represents both the action and the auditory signal that results from that action. The term can be applied to various scenarios where an object lands unexpectedly or heavily.

Synonyms

drop sound, splash, thud

Examples of usage

  • I heard a loud plop in the water.
  • The plop of the fish breaking the surface was surprising.
  • There was a soft plop as the snow landed.
  • I love the splat and plop of rain on the roof.

Translations

Translations of the word "plop" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น plop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฒเฅ‰เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช plop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ plop

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะพะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plop

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒƒใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plop

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plop

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท plop

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋กญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู„ูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plop

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plop

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‘้€š

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ plop

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะปะพะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒšแƒแƒž

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plop

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plop

Etymology

The word 'plop' is believed to have originated in the early 19th century, derived from imitative origins. The sound that is made when something heavy falls into a liquid or soft surface is the primary influence behind its formation. It resembles many other English words that are onomatopoeic, as they phonetically imitate the sounds they describe. It gradually became entrenched in conversational English and is often used in both formal and informal contexts. Contemporary usage reflects its adaptability, allowing it to function both as a verb and a noun. The term conveys vivid imagery and emotion, often used to evoke humorous or relaxed scenarios when describing drops or impacts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,081 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.