Synonyms for

Floppy

Verb / ˈflɑ:pi: / Another word for floppy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Something that is floppy is loose and bends easily.

Synonyms & similar words

floppydisk diskette limp soft loose droopy flabby flexible pliable bendable supple yielding pliant slack limber lax languid sluggish sagging wilting weakened dangling

Synonyms by register

Formal

limp flaccid drooping sagging

Informal

loose soggy wimpy lank

Literary

yielding pliant languid

Antonyms

firm stiff rigid solid hard unyielding

Common collocations

  • floppy disk
  • floppy drive
  • floppy hat
  • floppy ears
  • floppy tail
  • floppy noodle
  • floppy bun

Word family

adjective floppy
adverb floppily

Usage note

Primarily used to describe something lacking stiffness or firmness, often in a slightly negative or endearing way. Can also refer to a type of computer storage disk.

Example sentences

  1. The floppy hat protected her from the sun.
  2. The floppy disc is no longer used in modern computers.
  3. The flower stems were so floppy that they needed support.
  4. The old man walked with a floppy gait.
  5. The floppy bunny ears bounced as he hopped around.

Quotes

  • I'm a floppy disk in a CD-ROM world.
  • The floppy ears of the basset hound are perfect for sweeping up the scent of its quarry.
  • I like my hair long, and I love my bangs. I love them because I can pin them back or keep the fringe with a floppy hat. It suits me.

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