How Do You Spell PLOP?

Pronunciation: [plˈɒp] (IPA)

The word "plop" is a commonly used onomatopoeic word. It is used to describe the sound of an object falling into water. The word is spelled as /plɒp/ in IPA phonetic transcription. This means that the word is pronounced with a 'p' sound at the beginning, followed by an 'l' sound, then an 'o' sound, and finally a 'p' sound at the end. The 'ɒ' in IPA represents the vowel sound in "lot", which is commonly used in British English.

PLOP Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "plop" is primarily used as a verb and can also function as an onomatopoeic noun. As a verb, it refers to the act of falling, dropping, or descending suddenly and heavily into water or onto a surface, producing a distinct sound. It often connotes an unceremonious or careless manner of landing. The sound associated with this action is described as a soft, audible, and somewhat hollow noise.

    Additionally, "plop" can be used figuratively to describe the act of placing or setting something down heavily or without finesse, with a similar accompanying sound. This connotation implies a lack of delicacy or gracefulness in handling an object or completing a task.

    As a noun, "plop" refers to the sound itself, typically associated with a heavy object dropping or something landing in water. It is considered onomatopoeic because it imitates the actual noise produced when an item descends rapidly into a liquid or hits a surface with force.

    Overall, "plop" signifies a sudden, heavy, and somewhat unceremonious descent or placement, accompanied by a distinct sound. It vividly captures the audible sensation and visual imagery associated with the action of dropping or falling.

Common Misspellings for PLOP

Etymology of PLOP

The word "plop" is onomatopoeic in nature, meaning it imitates the sound it represents. It comes from the English language, and it first appeared in the late 19th century. The sound "plop" is often associated with the noise made by an object falling or dropping into water, which is why it is commonly used to describe such sounds.

Idioms with the word PLOP

  • cow plop Cow plop is a slang term for cow dung or manure. It is often used in a humorous or informal way to refer to the droppings left behind by cows.

Similar spelling words for PLOP

Plural form of PLOP is PLOPS

Conjugate verb Plop

CONDITIONAL

I would plop
you would plop
he/she/it would plop
we would plop
they would plop

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be plopping
you would be plopping
he/she/it would be plopping
we would be plopping
they would be plopping

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have plop
you would have plop
he/she/it would have plop
we would have plop
they would have plop

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been plopping
you would have been plopping
he/she/it would have been plopping
we would have been plopping
they would have been plopping

FUTURE

I will plop
you will plop
he/she/it will plop
we will plop
they will plop

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be plopping
you will be plopping
he/she/it will be plopping
we will be plopping
they will be plopping

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have plopped
you will have plopped
he/she/it will have plopped
we will have plopped
they will have plopped

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been plopping
you will have been plopping
he/she/it will have been plopping
we will have been plopping
they will have been plopping

IMPERATIVE

you plop
we let´s plop

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to plop

PAST

I plopped
you plopped
he/she/it plopped
we plopped
they plopped

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was plopping
you were plopping
he/she/it was plopping
we were plopping
they were plopping

PAST PARTICIPLE

plopped

PAST PERFECT

I had plopped
you had plopped
he/she/it had plopped
we had plopped
they had plopped

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been plopping
you had been plopping
he/she/it had been plopping
we had been plopping
they had been plopping

PRESENT

I plop
you plop
he/she/it plops
we plop
they plop

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am plopping
you are plopping
he/she/it is plopping
we are plopping
they are plopping

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

plopping

PRESENT PERFECT

I have plopped
you have plopped
he/she/it has plopped
we have plopped
they have plopped

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been plopping
you have been plopping
he/she/it has been plopping
we have been plopping
they have been plopping
I would have plopped
we would have plopped
you would have plopped
he/she/it would have plopped
they would have plopped

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