plop
pronunciation
How to pronounce plop in British English:
UK [plɒp]
How to pronounce plop in American English:
US [plɑp]
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- Noun:
- the noise of a rounded object dropping into a liquid without a splash
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- Verb:
- drop something with a plopping sound
- drop with the sound of something falling into water
- set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise
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- Adverb:
- with a short hollow thud
Word Origin
- plop (v.)
- 1821, imitative of the sound of a smooth object dropping into water. Related: Plopped; plopping. Thackary (mid-19c.) used plap (v.). As a noun from 1833.
Example
- 1. I heard bella plop her bag down on the floor .
- 2. A relaxing shady spot or a place to plop and enjoy the beautiful view you 've created .
- 3. He drop a pebble from the bridge and wait for the plop .
- 4. He dropped a pebble from the bridge and waited for the plop .
- 5. For a few seconds heart plop plop jumped .