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plop

plop

Plop (noun) means a soft, dull sound like something dropping into water. Example: “The stone hit the pond with a plop.”

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noun

1

A soft, dull sound like something dropping into water.

"The stone hit the pond with a plop."

verb

1

To drop or fall with that kind of soft, heavy sound.

"She plopped down onto the sofa after work."

"The ice cube plopped into his glass."

How to use plop

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA soft splashing or dropping sound, or the act of dropping something with that sound.

Common pairings

plop down fall with a plop

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Singular: plops
Plural: plops
Past tense: plopped

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Etymology

An imitative word, formed to copy the sound itself.

Synonyms

plank plonk plump flump plunk plump down plunk down

Related words

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Rhymes for plop

lop flop slop clop

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Frequently asked questions

What does “plop” mean?

The word “plop” means a soft, dull sound like something dropping into water. In plain terms, a soft splashing or dropping sound, or the act of dropping something with that sound.

How do you pronounce “plop”?

“Plop” is pronounced plop (/plɑp/ in IPA).

How do you use “plop” in a sentence?

Here is “plop” used in a sentence: “The stone hit the pond with a plop.”

What part of speech is “plop”?

Depending on how it is used, “plop” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “plop” have?

“Plop” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a soft, dull sound like something dropping into water.

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