flop (n.)

  1. an arithmetic operation performed on floating-point numbers; this computer can perform a million flops per second

    [ Syn: floating-point operation ]

  2. someone who is unsuccessful

    [ Syn: dud , washout ]

  3. a complete failure; the play was a dismal flop

    [ Syn: bust , fizzle ]

  4. the act of throwing yourself down; he landed on the bed with a great flop

    [ Syn: collapse ]

    flop (adv.)

  1. with a flopping sound; he tumbled flop into the mud'

  2. exactly; he fell flop on his face

    [ Syn: right , right , right , right , right , right , right , right ]

    flop (v.)

  1. fall loosely; He flopped into a chair'

  2. fall suddenly and abruptly

  3. fail utterly; collapse; The project foundered

    [ Syn: fall through , fall flat , founder ]

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