adjective Uncommon

floppy

FLO-pee

Floppy (adjective) means Soft and loose, tending to hang or flop rather than stay rigid. Example: “The puppy had big, floppy ears.”

adjective

Soft and loose, tending to hang or flop rather than stay rigid.

"The puppy had big, floppy ears."

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

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLoose and limp, or (as a noun) an old-fashioned computer storage disk.

Common pairings

floppy hat floppy disk floppy ears

Word forms

floppier comparative, floppies plural, floppiest superlative

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Etymology

From flop + the adjective suffix -y.

Synonyms

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diskette floppy disk

Related words

diskette

Rhymes for floppy

poppy soppy hoppy sloppy choppy

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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.

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