Meaning of the word plop in English

What does plop mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

plop

US /plɑːp/

UK /plɒp/

to sit or lie down heavily and suddenly

Example:

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She came home and plopped onto the sofa.

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He plopped the heavy bag on the table.

Synonym:

drop flop dump slump thud

a sound of something falling or dropping heavily into liquid or onto a soft surface

Example:

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The stone fell into the pond with a soft plop.

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There was a sudden plop as the fruit dropped from the tree.

Synonym:

thud splash clunk kerplunk