Meaning & Definition of word "Plop"

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.