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Definition of bellyflop

bellyflop

/ˈbɛl.iˌflɑːp/
bel · ly · flop
Plural:bellyflops
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Past Simple:bellyflopped
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Past Participle:bellyflopped
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Present Participle:bellyflopping
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bellyflop Lexical Profile

bellyflop Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A dive into water in which the front of the body hits the surface flat and horizontally, creating a loud slap and splash.

Example

"His attempted swan dive turned into a painful bellyflop that echoed across the swimming pool."

2

A sudden, complete, and embarrassing failure or flop.

Example

"Despite months of expensive marketing, the company's new product launch was a total bellyflop."

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• verb

1

To dive or fall into water or onto a surface flat on one's stomach.

Example

"The excited dog ran off the end of the dock and bellyflopped straight into the lake."

2

To fail completely and ungracefully (of a plan, performance, or venture).

Example

"The heavily hyped comedy series bellyflopped in the ratings after just two episodes."

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• Nearby Words

bellybutton
bellydance
bellydancer
bellyflop
bellyful
belmore
belmore falls

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bellyflop. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bellyflop
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