flop-eared

[ flop-eerd ]

adjective

1. having long, drooping ears, as a hound.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flop-eared¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

On Sunday, French voters will decide whether Sarkozy can pull one last flop-eared victory out of his hat.

From The Daily Beast

I put nothing past that dog since he lost his head to some flop-eared huzzy with a black and tan reputation.

From Project Gutenberg

A large, flop-eared animal had come bounding into the den and jumped up on the leather couch where Barry was sitting.

From Project Gutenberg

A spotted hound, lean and flop-eared was scratching industriously under Aunt Carrie's chair.

From Project Gutenberg

One day she went for a ride on a flop-eared mule; he got tired and lay down and rolled over and over in the sand.

From Project Gutenberg