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Flop

UK //flɒp//US //flɑp//

Definition

To fall or drop heavily, or to fail spectacularly.

In simple words: To fall or drop heavily or suddenly

Examples

The new movie was expected to be a hit, but it turned out to be a complete flop.
He tried to impress everyone with his performance, but it flopped badly.
The cake flopped in the oven because the recipe was incorrect.
After much anticipation, the product launch was a flop, disappointing many.
I thought the plan would work, but it flopped from the start.

Usage notes

Used to describe something that fails badly, especially in entertainment. Generally informal but acceptable in most contexts.

Grammar pattern

flop + adverb

Memory hint

Imagine a fish flopping out of water and failing to return.

Collocations

flop down
major flop
financial flop
flop over
flop around

Synonyms

fall
drop
failure
disaster
blunder

Common mistakes

Confused with 'flip' - to turn over quickly.
Using 'flop' in a positive context when it usually indicates failure.