Pronunciation: /flɑpi/

Definitions of floppy

noun a flexible disk or diskette that is used for storing data

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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A2 The floppy disk was outdated and no longer used.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.

Examples of floppy in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of floppy

past tense

floppied

plural

floppies

comparative

more floppy

superlative

most floppy

present tense

flops

future tense

will flop

perfect tense

has flopped

continuous tense

is flopping

singular

floppy

positive degree

floppy

infinitive

to flop

gerund

flopping

participle

flopped

Origin and Evolution of floppy

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'floppy' originated from the English language.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something limp or lacking stiffness, the word 'floppy' evolved to commonly refer to flexible, bendable objects such as floppy disks in the late 20th century.