flopping

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of failing or collapsing, often used in the context of a fish flopping on the ground after being caught.

  - "The fish made several attempts to escape, but in the end, it just flopped on the fisherman's line."
  - "After the race, the exhausted runner could only flop onto the finish line."

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Variants

List of all variants of flopping 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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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally comes from the Old English word 'flapan' which means 'to turn over' or 'to flip'.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the largest fish caught on rod and reel is a Manta Ray, which can weigh up to 792 pounds. When caught, it can make quite a spectacle, flopping and thrashing about.

2. The term 'flop house' was used in the early 20th century to refer to a cheap boarding house where people would go to sleep in shifts to save on rent. The term came from the idea of people 'flopping' down on the bed to sleep.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fishing: Flopping is closely related to fishing, as it is often the result of catching a fish.

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Culture

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In fishing culture, the sound of a fish flopping on the shore or boat deck is a sign of a successful catch.

How to Memorize "flopping"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fish caught on a line, wriggling and flopping on the boat deck.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flopping' with the sound of a fish being caught.
   - Think of the image of a fish flopping on the ground.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Fish Flop' to remember the meaning of the word.

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