noun
plop
plop
Plop (noun) means a soft, dull sound like something dropping into water. Example: “The stone hit the pond with a plop.”
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 notesIn 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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Word forms
- Plural
- plops
- Third person singular
- plops
- Past tense
- plopped
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Etymology
An imitative word, formed to copy the sound itself.
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Rhymes for plop
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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.
