flop (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /flɑːp/

Definition

A complete failure, especially in a commercial or artistic sense.

Examples

• The play was a critical flop, but the author defended it.

• After the flop of his first business venture, he was determined to succeed the second time.

• The band's new album was a commercial flop, selling far fewer copies than expected.

How to Use flop

flop onto (prepositional phrase)

To fall or sit down heavily onto a surface. — "She flopped onto the bed exhausted."

flop down (phrasal verb)

To sit or lie down heavily and suddenly. — "He flopped down in his chair."

Synonyms of flop

Words with a similar meaning to flop:

• failure
• disaster
• bomb
• turkey

Antonyms of flop

Words with the opposite meaning to flop:

• success
• hit

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