FLOPPY Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

floppy

adjective

ˈflä-pē

Definition of floppy

as in limp

not stiff in structure my basset hound is always tripping over her long, floppy ears

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Recent Examples of floppy Rather than waiting until plants look weak or floppy, provide consistent nutrition throughout the growing season. — The Spruce, 13 Aug. 2026 Three Tenses is born from a draft Park had written, saved on a floppy disc, then plum forgot about for a couple decades. — Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026 Alpert, who spends roughly 80% of the night on her left side, found the medium density softer than expected, but not at all floppy. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2026 Colorful, floppy hydrangeas are one of summer’s best gifts for the garden. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for floppy

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limp

Adjective

The man in the white shirt appears limp as fellow bar patrons walk in to check on him, and the bartender covers her mouth in apparent shock.

— Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
For a more playful touch, try out your bow-tying skills, which can transform limp ropes into sweet, romantic accents.

— Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026

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flopping (down)

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flops

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