noun
flopping
Flopping (noun) means the action of falling or dropping heavily and loosely. Example: “The fish's flopping on the deck slowed as it tired.”
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The action of falling or dropping heavily and loosely.
"The fish's flopping on the deck slowed as it tired."
How to use flopping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHeavy, loose falling or flailing movement.
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- Plural
- floppings
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What does “flopping” mean?
The word “flopping” means the action of falling or dropping heavily and loosely. In plain terms, heavy, loose falling or flailing movement.
How do you use “flopping” in a sentence?
Here is “flopping” used in a sentence: “The fish's flopping on the deck slowed as it tired.”
What part of speech is “flopping”?
“Flopping” is a noun.
What is the meaning of flopping?
"flopping" (noun) means the action of falling or dropping heavily and loosely.
