/plop/ , v. , plopped, plopping , n. , adv.
v.i.
1. to make a sound like that of something falling or dropping into water: A frog plopped into the pond.
2. to fall with such a sound: Big raindrops plopped against the window.
3. to drop or fall with full force or direct impact: He plopped into a chair.
v.t.
4. to drop or set down heavily: She plopped her books on the desk.
5. to cause to plop: The fisherman plopped the bait into the river.
n.
6. a plopping sound or fall.
7. the act of plopping.
adv.
8. with a plop: The stone fell plop into the water.
[ 1815-25; imit. ]