Floppy

/ˈflɒpi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A floppy disk, a type of computer storage media.

He stored all his old files on a floppy, even though they were mostly obsolete.

adjective

Soft and flexible; not firm or stiff.

The floppy hat fell over her eyes as she leaned back in the chair.

Lacking proper structure or firmness.

He bought a floppy disk to save his school project, but it was too old to work.

Not tightly fitted; loose.

The floppy sleeves of the dress made it look relaxed and casual.

Derived from the verb 'flop' which refers to falling or dropping heavily or suddenly.

floppy seconds

Refers to an unappealing or undesirable second choice.

floppy disk

A type of data storage medium that is flexible and was commonly used in the past.

floppy hair

Hair that is soft and lacks stiffness or volume.

flop

To fall or drop heavily.

flaccid

Lacking firmness; soft and limp.

sluggish

Slow-moving or inactive.

Something that fails or is unsuccessful.

That movie was a total flop; everyone said it was really floppy.

Used to describe a person or thing that is uncoordinated or clumsy.

He's a bit floppy when he tries to dance.