1. falling or moving heavily and clumsily
Usage: present participle of flop
2. failing completely or performing very poorly
Usage: informal

1. the action of falling or moving heavily
2. a complete failure
Usage: informal

Examples

• The fish was flopping around on the deck of the boat.
• He came flopping down on the couch after work.
• The new restaurant is flopping badly this season.
• Her hair kept flopping in her eyes while she ran.
• The play’s flopping surprised everyone involved.
• The dog was flopping its ears as it ran through the yard.
• After flopping in his first business venture, he tried again.