Flop1. (v. t.) To clap or strike, as a bird its wings, a fish its tail, etc.; to flap.
2. (v. t.) To turn suddenly, as something broad and flat.
3. (v. i.) To strike about with something broad and flat, as a fish with its tail, or a bird with its wings; to rise and fall; as, the brim of a hat flops.
4. (v. i.) To fall, sink, or throw one's self, heavily, clumsily, and unexpectedly on the ground.
5. (n.) Act of flopping.
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