plop Meaning & Definition
What Does Plop Mean?
Plop is used as a verb meaning to fall, drop, or move suddenly with a sound like that of something dropping into water. It can also mean to allow the body to drop heavily.
Quick Facts About Plop
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpläp/ |
| Synonyms | plump, plunk and flump |
| Verb forms | plops, plopping, plopped |
Plop Definition (Verb)
- to fall, drop, or move suddenly with a sound like that of something dropping into water
- to allow the body to drop heavily
- to set, drop, or throw heavily
plopped the tray on the table
- to place or set carelessly or hastily
plopped the money into stocks
Synonyms of Plop
Plop synonyms and antonyms →Plop in a Sentence
He heard the plops of rain on the roof.
He plopped down on the sofa to watch TV.
plopped the tray on the table
plopped the money into stocks
plopped his backpack down on a chair
Word Forms & Grammar
plopped
plop·ping
plop noun
plop
plopping
plops
plop (countable and uncountable, plural plops)
plop (third-person singular simple present plops, present participle plopping, simple past and past participle plopped)
Words That Rhyme With Plop
Origin of Plop
Origin 1: imitative
Origin 2: Imitative of the sound, or perhaps a variant of plap.
First Known Use
1821i
Frequently Asked Questions About Plop
What part of speech is plop?
Plop is a verb.
What is another word for plop?
Close synonyms of plop are plump, plunk and flump. See the full list of plop synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of plop?
The past tense of plop is plopped. The present participle is plopping.