floppy
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for floppy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Soft and loose, tending to hang or flop rather than stay rigid.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
diskette
floppy disk
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Soft and loose, tending to hang or flop rather than stay rigid.
“The puppy had big, floppy ears.”
diskette
floppy disk
Opposites
2. noun
A removable magnetic disk once used for storing computer data.
“She still had a box of old floppies in the attic.”
How to use floppy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
floppy hat
floppy disk
floppy ears
Etymology
From flop + the adjective suffix -y.
Full origin of floppy →Frequently asked questions
What does “floppy” mean?
The word “floppy” means soft and loose, tending to hang or flop rather than stay rigid. In plain terms, loose and limp, or (as a noun) an old-fashioned computer storage disk.
How do you pronounce “floppy”?
“Floppy” is pronounced FLO-pee (/ˈflɒ.pi/ in IPA).
How do you use “floppy” in a sentence?
Here is “floppy” used in a sentence: “The puppy had big, floppy ears.”
What part of speech is “floppy”?
Depending on how it is used, “floppy” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “floppy” a common word?
“Floppy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “floppy” have?
“Floppy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: soft and loose, tending to hang or flop rather than stay rigid.
