Meaning & Definition of word "Plop"

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    Plop

    /plɒp/

    noun:

    • 1. a sound made by something dropping heavily.
      • Example: There was a loud plop when the soup was poured into the bowl.
    • 2. a heavy or clumsy drop.
      • Example: He made a plop into the pool with a big splash.

    verb:

    • 1. to fall or drop suddenly and heavily.
      • Example: The cat plopped down on the couch after a long day.
    • 2. to make a sound of something dropping heavily.
      • Example: I heard the plop of the stone as it hit the water.

    Etymology

    Imitative of the sound made by something dropping into water.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    plop down:

    To sit or lie down heavily.

    with a plop:

    Indicating a sound or action that has a heavy drop.

    Related Words

    drop:

    To fall or let something fall.

    splash:

    To cause (liquid) to scatter or splash.

    thud:

    A dull sound made by a heavy object hitting something softly.

    Slang Meanings of plop

    Meaning: To fall down suddenly or heavily.

    Example Sentence: After the party, he just plopped on the bed and fell asleep.

    Meaning: A casual term for an easy or unceremonious act.

    Example Sentence: She plopped her bag on the table and relaxed.