Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
floppers
noun
/ˈflɒp.ərs/
Definition
Floppers refer to individuals or things that perform poorly or fail to meet expectations, often in a showy manner.
Examples
- The movie was a major flop at the box office, and the critics labeled it one of the biggest floppers of the year.
- When the team lost the championship game, many fans called their star player a flopper for not living up to his reputation.
- A series of floppers in the tech industry highlighted the importance of innovation and market research.
Meaning
In the context of performance, ‘floppers’ are typically used to describe actors, athletes, or products that do not succeed despite prior hype or anticipated success.
Synonyms
- failures
- disappointments
- flops
