plop
verb (used without object)
to make a sound like that of something falling or dropping into water.
plopping
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present participleof plop.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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You can pace around the living room when you’re watching TV instead of plopping down on the couch.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
Instead of plopping us into an eternity in media res, Freyne introduces something novel to this process: a choice.
From Salon ● Nov. 27, 2025
For solo travelers or couples, that means plopping down next to strangers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 27, 2025
“I remember this smell,” he says, plopping down on a ratty sofa beneath a faded oil painting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2024
She finished plopping the sauce on my noodles and then pulled a few pieces of toast out of the oven.
From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds
