plop
Third Person
plops
Present Participle
plopping
Past Tense
plopped
Past Participle
plopped
1
to fall or drop with a soft, muffled sound
- The raindrops began to plop on the leaves, creating a soothing rhythm in the forest.
- As the fish leaped out of the water, it would plop back in with a splash.
- The children giggled as they watched the rain plop into the puddles on the pavement.
- The frog leaped into the pond, and a moment later, it could be heard plopping into the water.
- The melting ice cream fell from the cone and plopped onto the sidewalk.
2
to place or drop oneself down with a distinctive and usually audible sound
- The cat plopped onto the cushioned chair, making itself comfortable.
- The exhausted traveler plopped onto the hotel bed, relieved to finally rest.
- After a long day at work, she wearily plopped onto the couch, seeking a moment of relaxation.
- The tired hiker found a comfortable rock and plopped down to enjoy the scenic view.
- She grabbed a blanket and plopped onto the picnic mat for a leisurely afternoon in the park.
3
to cause something to fall or drop with a soft, muffled sound
transitive
- She plopped a pebble into the calm pond, creating concentric ripples on the surface.
- She plopped a handful of berries into the basket, harvesting them from the bush.
- The child gleefully plopped snowballs onto the ground, reveling in the snowy playtime.
- He playfully plopped small rocks into the creek, enjoying the splashes they created.