an arithmetic operation performed on floating-point numbers; this computer can perform a million flops per second
[ Syn: floating-point operation ]
someone who is unsuccessful
a complete failure; the play was a dismal flop
the act of throwing yourself down; he landed on the bed with a great flop
[ Syn: collapse ]
flop (n.)
with a flopping sound; he tumbled flop into the mud'
exactly; he fell flop on his face
[ Syn: right , right , right , right , right , right , right , right ]
flop (adv.)
fall loosely; He flopped into a chair'
fall suddenly and abruptly
fail utterly; collapse; The project foundered
[ Syn: fall through , fall flat , founder ]