flopper

/ˈflɒpər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that flops or has a tendency to flop.

“The rookie basketball player was a flopper, often falling to the ground in an attempt to draw a foul.”

2. verb

To fall or slump suddenly, typically with a loud noise.

“The old building flopped in the earthquake, its walls crumbling to the ground.”

Synonyms

  • flop
  • slacker

Antonyms

  • achiever
  • success