flopped

Meanings

• Verb

  To fail or perform poorly, especially after initial success or high expectations.

  - "The new product flopped in the market despite heavy advertising."
  - "His attempt to learn French flopped after a few weeks."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flopped
dropped , doped , propelled , heeled

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Variants

List of all variants of flopped that leads to same result
flop , flopped , flopper , floppers , flopping , flops , belly flop , belly flopped , belly flopper , belly flopping , belly flops , flip-flap , flip-flop , flip-flopped , flip-flopping , flip-flops

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Forms

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flopped (past tense and past participle of the verb flop)

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Etymology

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The word 'flopped' originated in the late 19th century from the verb 'flop,' which means to fall flat or collapse. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'flapian,' meaning to strike or beat.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'flop' was first used in the context of horse racing in the 19th century to describe a horse that failed to finish a race.

2. The 1966 film 'Flop' starring Jack Palance and Elaine Stewart was one of the first major box office bombs in Hollywood history.

3. The term 'flop' is also used in card games to describe a situation where a player plays a card that does not improve their hand or negatively affects their position.

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Related Concepts

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1. Failure: Flopped is a term used to describe a failure or poor performance.

2. Success: Flopped is often compared to success, highlighting the difference between achieving one's goals and falling short.

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Culture

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The term 'flopped' has been used extensively in various forms of media, particularly in the context of movies and television shows. A 'flop' is a film or show that fails to attract audiences or critics and is considered a commercial or critical failure.

How to Memorize "flopped"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a balloon that has been inflated and then suddenly bursts, causing it to deflate and 'flop' onto the ground.
   - Visualize a person trying to perform a somersault but failing and landing awkwardly, resulting in a 'flopped' position.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flopped' with failure, poor performance, or disappointment.
   - Remember that 'flopped' is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'flop'.
   - Think of a flopped pancake that has failed to cook evenly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Flopped: Failure, Loss, Overturned, Pratfall, Embarrassment' to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Create a mental image of a flopped fish, which is a common occurrence when fishing and serves as a reminder of the potential for failure.

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