FLOPPY Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

floppy

adjective

ˈflä-pē

Definition of floppy next

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 So my advice is to protect your dog from the pain of having this done, enjoy its floppy ears, and save that money for more worthwhile pet wellness care. —

Jane Sykes, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2026 Nikki is tall, pierced, and punk rock; her pink hair is shaved down the sides and forms a floppy mohawk up top. —

Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026 In the Instagram carousel, Jenner could be seen wearing a striped bikini and a floppy straw hat in one image. —

Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026 The dough is topped moderately so the sauce and toppings don’t make the crust soggy or floppy. —

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for floppy

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limp

Adjective

Salah’s comments followed a limp 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa on Friday that increased criticism of Slot and questions about his future in the job.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Why Plants Wilt Reversing wilt begins with a basic understanding of what is going on in a plant when the leaves droop and the stems go limp.

— Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026