floppy

Everyday

1. Soft and hanging down loosely, not stiff: «a dog with floppy ears». tree →
2. Weak and limp: «a floppy plant needs water». tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life: floppy hats for sun safety, floppy ears on a rabbit or dog, floppy plants that need water. In science, a plant goes floppy when it lacks water. In health, a baby or person who suddenly goes floppy needs a doctor at once. The «floppy disk» was an old computer storage disk. Phrases: «floppy ears», «floppy hat».

Examples

• Our puppy has long floppy ears. tree →
• Wear a floppy hat in the sun. tree →
• The plant went floppy because I forgot to water it. tree →
• The rag doll is soft and floppy. tree →
• My lettuce is all floppy now. tree →
• Grandpa saved his work on a floppy disk long ago. tree →

Note

Comparative: floppier, floppiest. Opposite: stiff, firm. Informal and friendly word.