1. complete failures
Usage: informal
2. acts of falling or dropping heavily

1. falls or drops heavily and loosely
2. fails completely
Usage: informal

Examples

• The fish flops around on the deck of the boat.
• She flops down on the couch after work.
• The new movie flops at the box office.
• His business venture flops within six months.
• The Broadway show was one of the biggest flops of the year.
• After several flops, the director finally made a hit film.
• The dog flops its ears when it runs.