ஆங்கிலம்

flop

gb/flˈɑp/ us/flˈɑp/
A2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2000
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 entity
1

A complete failure

Something that fails completely and is not liked or successful.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] is a flop
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'flop' with 'drop' because they sound similar, but 'drop' means to let something fall, not to fail.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
failure (General term for lack of success without the informal tone of 'flop'.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
success (Represents a positive outcome, opposite of failure.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
box-office flop |huge flop |total flop |film flop |project flop
கருப்பொருள்கள்
entertainment |business |daily life |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The movie was a huge flop at the box office.
  • His latest business venture turned out to be a flop.
  • The concert was such a flop that the band lost money.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The new movie was a flop.
  • Her plan was a flop.
  • The party was a flop and no one came.
வினைச்சொல் B1 action
2

To fail completely

To fail very badly at something.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to flop [at/in something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes use 'flop' for small mistakes, but it usually refers to complete failures.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
fail (More general and formal; 'flop' is more informal and vivid.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
succeed (Means to achieve the intended result, opposite of failing.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
flop badly |flop completely |flop at the box office
கருப்பொருள்கள்
entertainment |business |daily life |work |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The play flopped after only one week on stage.
  • His new app flopped despite heavy advertising.
  • She flopped in her attempt to win the competition.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The show flopped after one week.
  • The game flopped because it had many bugs.
  • His store flopped and closed soon.
வினைச்சொல் A2 action
3

Fall or drop heavily

To fall or sit down in a heavy and loose way.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to flop [down/onto something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'flop' with 'drop'; 'drop' is usually for objects, while 'flop' often describes people or animals moving heavily.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
collapse (Implies falling down suddenly, often from tiredness or weakness; 'flop' suggests looseness and heaviness.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
rise (Means to move upward from a position, opposite of falling down.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
flop down |flop onto the bed |flop into a chair
கருப்பொருள்கள்
movement |daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • He flopped onto the couch after work.
  • The fish flopped around on the deck.
  • She flopped down next to him with a sigh.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • He flopped onto the sofa.
  • The tired dog flopped on the floor.
  • She flopped into the chair.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B2 event
4

Heavy loose fall or sound

The sound or action of something falling in a heavy and loose way.

இணைச்சொற்கள்
thud ('Thud' is more general for dull heavy sounds; 'flop' suggests looseness.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
with a flop
கருப்பொருள்கள்
movement |daily_life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • He sat down with a flop.
  • The book hit the floor with a flop.
  • She landed on the bed with a flop.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • He sat with a flop.
  • The shoe fell with a flop.
  • She dropped into the chair with a flop.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
flop
IPA
GB/flˈɑp/
US/flˈɑp/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
flop (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (flop)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: flop
  • Plural: flops
Verb
  • Base: flop
  • 3rd Person Singular: flops
  • Present Participle: flopping
  • Past: flopped
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
flops noun flopping verb flopped verb
Related words
floppy adjective B1
முக்கிய குறிப்புகள்
  • Irregular present participle: flopping Verb
  • Irregular past: flopped Verb
சொற்றொடர்கள்

flip-flop

1
/flˈɪp flˈɑp/
fixed phrase

Sudden change of opinion

To change your opinion or decision to its opposite quickly.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The politician was criticized for his flip-flop on climate policy.
  • Her sudden flip-flop about the project confused everyone.

flop around

1
/flˈɑp ɚˈaʊnd/
phrasal verb

Move loosely and uncontrolled

To move in an uncontrolled and loose way in different directions.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The fish flopped around on the dock.
  • He was flopping around in bed all night.

flop down

1
/flˈɑp dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb

Sit or lie down heavily

To sit or lie down in a heavy and loose way because you are tired or relaxed.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • She flopped down on the sofa after work.
  • He came in and flopped down beside me.

belly flop

1
/bˈɛli flˈɑp/
fixed phrase informal

jump into water flat on belly

To jump into water and hit it flat with your belly, which usually hurts.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • He tried to dive but ended up doing a painful belly flop.
  • The crowd laughed when she did a huge belly flop off the board.
  • As a kid, he learned to swim after too many belly flops.

belly flop

2
/bˈɛli flˈɑp/
fixed phrase

Painful flat stomach dive into water

When you jump into water and land flat on your stomach, making a big splash and feeling pain.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • He did a belly flop into the pool by mistake.
  • Her belly flop made everyone laugh.

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