floppy Meaning & Definition
What Does Floppy Mean?
Floppy is an adjective that means Limp, not hard, firm, or rigid; flexible. As a noun, it means A floppy disk. As a noun, it means (Rhodesia) An insurgent in the Rhodesian Bush War, called as such for the way they "flop" when shot.
Floppy: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈflɒ.pi// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | diskette, floppy disk and lax |
| Plural | floppies |
| Comparative / superlative | floppier, floppiest |
Floppy Definition (Adjective)
- Limp, not hard, firm, or rigid; flexible.
Floppy as a Noun
- A floppy disk.
- An insurgent in the Rhodesian Bush War, called as such for the way they "flop" when shot.
- A comic book.
Noun
- (Rhodesia) An insurgent in the Rhodesian Bush War, called as such for the way they "flop" when shot.
Synonyms of Floppy
Floppy synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Floppy
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Floppy in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
floppy (comparative floppier, superlative floppiest)
floppy (plural floppies)
Words That Rhyme With Floppy
Origin of Floppy
From flop + -y.
How to Pronounce Floppy
You say floppy as //ˈflɒ.pi//. It has 1 syllable.
Floppy: Your Questions Answered
Is floppy an adjective or a noun?
Floppy is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for floppy?
Words with a similar meaning to floppy include diskette, floppy disk and lax. See the full list of floppy synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of floppy?
The plural of floppy is floppies.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of floppy?
The comparative form is floppier and the superlative form is floppiest.