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Definition of flopper

flopper

/ˈflɑː.pɚ/
flop · per
Plural:floppers
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flopper Lexical Profile

flopper Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An athlete, especially in basketball or soccer, who intentionally falls to the ground or exaggerates physical contact in order to deceive an official into calling a foul.

Example

"The opposing fans jeered the star forward, calling him a shameless flopper every time he touched the ball."

2

A person or thing that flops, falls loosely, or fails completely.

Example

"The freshly caught trout was a lively flopper on the wooden deck of the boat."

3

North American A young wild duck or other waterfowl that is not yet able to fly and escapes danger by flapping along the surface of the water.

Example

"The wildlife biologist counted several mallard floppers paddling through the marsh reeds."

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• Rhymes for flopper

• Nearby Words

floozy
flop
flophouse
flopper
floppily
floppiness
floppy

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