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单词 floppy
释义

floppy

1 of 2

adjective

flop·​py ˈflä-pē How to pronounce floppy (audio)
floppier; floppiest
: tending to flop
especially : being both soft and flexible
floppily
ˈflä-pə-lē How to pronounce floppy (audio)
adverb
floppiness
ˈflä-pē-nəs How to pronounce floppy (audio)
noun

floppy

2 of 2

noun

plural floppies
: floppy disk

Synonyms

Adjective

  • droopy
  • flaccid
  • lank
  • limp
  • yielding
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Example Sentences

Adjective my basset hound is always tripping over her long, floppy ears
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
In the Facebook Reel video, the singer struts through what appears to be a hotel lobby wearing a short white trench with shiny black trim, oversize sunglasses and a floppy tan hat as her single plays over the scene. Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2022 In the clip, the Live With Kelly and Ryan co-host stunned in an emerald green bikini and a floppy hat. Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022 The floppy leaves can be cooked like spinach, either alone or mixed with other greens, and will turn gorgeously silky in the pan. New York Times, 17 May 2021 Scott-Morgan, a British scientist with an expertise in robotics and organizational theory, was tall and slim, with a floppy mop of blonde hair and a blindingly bright smile. Susan Orlean, The New Yorker, 26 July 2022 With international travel returning to prepandemic levels, these floppy-eared hounds are sniffing out deadly diseases and pests at border crossings one mango or sausage at a time. New York Times, 23 July 2022 But neither of these floppy-eared heroes had to go up against competitive eater Raina Huang, who is real and a human. Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2022 Wearing a floppy hat, white dress and wedged heels, the actress looked to be enjoying herself while driving a golf cart around her local course. Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 3 Aug. 2022 Posing in the ocean with husband Mark Consuelos, their kids (Michael, Lola and Joaquin) and her in-laws, the former All My Children actress looked stunning in a red bikini, sunglasses and a floppy hat. Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 15 July 2022
Noun
Mini New York taco chain Tacombi sells the nutty corn and floppy, avocado oil-rich flour tortillas from their restaurants under the Vista Hermosa name at markets throughout the New York area. Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2020 The first 8-inch floppies could hold up to 80 kilobytes of information. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 22 Oct. 2019 In 1979, Belyaev noted that some of the foxes had begun to look different, developing curly tails, spotting on their coats and floppy, puppy-like ears. Jason Bittel, chicagotribune.com, 6 Dec. 2019 The floppies were used to help broadcast emergency action messages issued to nuclear forces. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 22 Oct. 2019 On his shirt was a vintage image of the Jonas Brothers, circa their early vest-wearing days when Nick had a floppy Bob Ross haircut, Joe sported a bird wing of a side bang, and Kevin boasted a voluminous Lionel Richie coif. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 29 July 2019 At least 60 percent of my dreams feature airplanes shaped like my bedroom and supported by floppy, creaky iron wings. Katie Heaney, The Cut, 5 July 2018 To finish: Bring a pan of water to a boil and blanch the Chinese cabbage leaves and baby bok choy until floppy, about 4 to 5 minutes. Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2018 Dark-bearded and muscular, the research ecologist sports a uniform of blue work clothes, sturdy boots and a floppy, Army-style camo hat. Jeff Wheelwright, Discover Magazine, 21 Aug. 2017 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1858, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1974, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

floppy

adjective

flop·​py ˈflä-pē How to pronounce floppy (audio)
floppier; floppiest
: being soft and flexible
a big floppy hat

floppy

adjective

as in limp
not stiff in structure my basset hound is always tripping over her long, floppy ears

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • limp
  • flaccid
  • soft
  • droopy
  • lank
  • flabby
  • loose
  • relaxed
  • yielding
  • delicate
  • mushy
  • flimsy
  • squashy
  • squishy
  • flexible
  • elastic
  • insubstantial
  • springy
  • stretchy
  • resilient
  • supple
  • pliant
  • semisoft
  • lax

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • rigid
  • stiff
  • sturdy
  • inflexible
  • solid
  • strong
  • resilient
  • hard
  • sound
  • firm
  • tense
  • brittle
  • dense
  • crisp
  • substantial
  • compact
  • indurated
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