noun

plop

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

noun

A soft, dull sound like something dropping into water.

"The stone hit the pond with a plop."

verb

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

Word forms

plopped past tense, plops plural, plops singular

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Etymology

An imitative word, formed to copy the sound itself.

Synonyms

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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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