B2nouninformalmediabusiness
US/flɑːp/
UK/flɒp/
something that fails completely, like a film or product
In context
The film cost a fortune but it was a complete flop.
My first business was a flop, but I learned a lot.
The new phone was a flop because it was too expensive.
Words that go with flop
adjective + noun
- complete flopThe party was a complete flop.
- total flopMy cake was a total flop.
- commercial flopThe game was a commercial flop.
noun + noun
- box-office flopThe sequel was a box-office flop.
verb + noun
- turn out a flopThe new menu turned out a flop.