floppy

[flop-ee]

adjective

floppier, floppiest 

1. tending to flop.

noun

plural

floppies 

1. floppy disk.

floppy

/ ˈflɒpɪ /

adjective

1. limp or hanging loosely

   a dog with floppy ears

noun

1. short for floppy disk

Other Word Forms

• floppily adverb
• floppiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of floppy¹

First recorded in 1855–60; flop + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Officers have been seen carrying people out of the crowd, after some protesters said they planned to refuse bail and go "floppy" if they were arrested.

From BBC

Every burnt sauce, every floppy omelet, every literal grilled cheese attempt became a small opportunity for learning.

From Salon

"After the evening meal you were bathing Lexi and you shook Lexi, and immediately after this she went floppy," he said.

From BBC

“It looks just like him; even his floppy ear is perfect. Every time I use it, I’m reminded of him.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Turkeys in flight? Perched? Or did you need a floppy version?”

From Los Angeles Times