flop

Noun
  1. An arithmetic operation performed on floating-point numbers (synset 113503197)
    "this computer can perform a million flops per second"
    is a type of: computer operation, machine operation - an elementary operation that a computer is designed and built to perform
    same as: floating-point operation
  2. Someone who is unsuccessful (synset 110117246)
    domain usage: colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
    is a type of: failure, loser, nonstarter, unsuccessful person - a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
    same as: dud, washout
  3. A complete failure (synset 107379624)
    "the play was a dismal flop"
    is a type of: failure - an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
    subtypes: bomb, dud, turkey - an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
    same as: bust, fizzle
  4. The act of throwing yourself down (synset 100328336)
    "he landed on the bed with a great flop"
    is a type of: descent - the act of changing your location in a downward direction
    same as: collapse
Adverb
  1. With a flopping sound (synset 400343748)
    "he tumbled flop into the mud"
  2. Exactly (synset 400058571)
    "he fell flop on his face"
    domain usage: colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
    same as: right
Verb
  1. Fall loosely (synset 201976863)
    "He flopped into a chair"
    is a type of: break, cave in, collapse, fall in, founder, give, give way - break down, literally or metaphorically
  2. Fall suddenly and abruptly (synset 201976767)
    is a type of: come down, descend, fall, go down - move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
  3. Fail utterly;
    Collapse (synset 202535669)
    "The project foundered"
    is a type of: fail, go wrong, miscarry - be unsuccessful
    same as: fall flat, fall through, founder

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