flumping

Definition of flumpingnext
present participle of flump
as in plopping
to throw or set down clumsily or casually for now, just flump the rug on the floor—we'll unroll it later

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Verb
  • The design is meant to be sleeker than just plopping in the lighting.
    Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
  • But few are as rage-inducing as plopping into a gaping pothole.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The idea of tossing a bunch of ingredients into a device in the morning and coming home to a delicious hot meal is undoubtedly appealing, but the reality often falls short.
    Callie Sumlin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Instead of tossing the expensive liquor, the man decided to share it with his fellow passengers.
    Ashley J. DiMella, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Flumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flumping. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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