Pronunciation: /flɑpi/
noun a flexible disk or diskette that is used for storing data
A1 I found a floppy disk in the old computer.
A2 She used a floppy hat to protect herself from the sun.
B1 The floppy of the dog's ears flopped as it ran around the yard.
B2 The floppy of the elephant's ears helped keep it cool in the hot savanna.
C1 The floppy of the sail caught the wind and propelled the boat forward.
C2 The floppy of the flag fluttered in the breeze as the ship sailed into the harbor.
adjective describing something that is loose, flexible, or limp
A1 The floppy hat protected her from the sun.
A2 The floppy disk was outdated and no longer used.
B1 She wore a floppy sweater that was comfortable and loose.
B2 The floppy ears of the puppy bounced as it ran around the yard.
C1 The floppy disk drive was a common feature on computers in the 1990s.
C2 The floppy fabric of her dress flowed elegantly as she walked down the runway.
formal The floppy disk was a popular storage medium in the 1980s and 1990s.
informal I found an old floppy disk in the attic.
slang I accidentally spilled water on my laptop and now the screen is all floppy.
figurative His argument was so weak and floppy, it didn't convince anyone.
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