Synonyms for

Flops

Verb / flɑ:ps / Another word for flops — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Flops refer to a sound that shoes make when they hit the ground. It can also mean a complete failure or collapse.

Synonyms & similar words

fallthrough collapse founder bust washout fallflat floatingpointoperation fizzle dud flop failure collapse fizzle bust disaster debacle catastrophe letdown letdown dud fiasco washout miss botch blunder misfire defeat loss ruin

Synonyms by register

Formal

failures disappointments setbacks unsuccessful ventures

Informal

duds washouts failures misses

Literary

fiascos catastrophes debacles

Antonyms

successes triumphs hits victories achievements wins

Common collocations

  • box office flops
  • movie flops
  • flop sweat
  • complete flop
  • total flop
  • flop house
  • flop around

Word family

noun flop
verb flop

Usage note

As a noun, 'flop' refers to a complete failure, especially in entertainment or business. As a verb, it means to fall or move in a clumsy, heavy, or noisy way.

Example sentences

  1. I heard the flops of his shoes as he ran in the hallway.
  2. The movie was such a flop that it didn't even make its budget back.
  3. My cake was a flop because I forgot to put the sugar in.
  4. The new product launch was a complete flop.
  5. The band's latest album was a flop.

Quotes

  • We are all failures - at least the best of us are. - J.M. Barrie
  • Some failures are actually successes, and some successes are actually failures. - Matshona Dhliwayo
  • I failed my way to success. - Thomas Edison

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