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flopover

American  
[flop-oh-ver] / ˈflɒpˌoʊ vər /

noun

  1. a continuous, vertical movement of a television image picture caused by interference in reception or by improper tuning.

Etymology

Origin of flopover

First recorded in 1950–55; noun use of verb phrase flop over

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Water these drought-resistant plants weekly and stake taller varieties to prevent flopover.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 27, 2021

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