verb
- fell, dropped, or threw oneself down heavily and carelessly
- failed completely, especially in entertainment or business
- moved or swung loosely back and forth
Usage: informal
Examples
- She flopped onto the couch after a long day at work.
- The tired dog flopped down in the shade.
- The movie flopped at the box office despite heavy promotion.
- His hair flopped over his eyes as he ran.
- The fish flopped around on the deck of the boat.
- The new restaurant flopped within six months.
- He flopped into bed without changing his clothes.