as in limp
not stiff in structure
my basset hound is always tripping over her long, floppy ears
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Recent Examples of floppy
Mechanisms like the one Detroit used to spring Beasley loose are textbook examples of floppy action — a classic off-ball play design that’s simple in theory, difficult to guard in practice.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
Straw hats, offered in an array of shapes — fedoras, wide-brimmed, ultra floppy and visor styles — have long been a go-to choice to beat the city heat or for relaxing on the beach.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
Both pups have one floppy ear and a scruffy coat that begs to be cuddled.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 20 June 2025
Sora nailed the adorable close-up details, Bella’s floppy ears, the texture of the fur, the light hitting the waves.
—Kim Komando, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
Straw hats, offered in an array of shapes — fedoras, wide-brimmed, ultra floppy and visor styles — have long been a go-to choice to beat the city heat or for relaxing on the beach.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
Both pups have one floppy ear and a scruffy coat that begs to be cuddled.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 20 June 2025
Sora nailed the adorable close-up details, Bella’s floppy ears, the texture of the fur, the light hitting the waves.
—Kim Komando, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floppy
limp
Adjective
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Sophie ends the call before pushing Kyle’s limp body over the side of the cliff.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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So, if a shark goes limp in one of these spots, especially upside down, it could get stuck or injured.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Floppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floppy. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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