plop down

action informal

The phrase "plop down" is often used to describe a casual or abrupt action, typically in informal settings.

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Definition

B2Everyday Life

(informal)To sit or lie down heavily or abruptly.

Example

After a long day, she plopped down on the couch.
He plopped himself down on the grass to rest.

B2Everyday Life

(informal)To place something down casually or without much care.

Example

She plopped the groceries down on the kitchen counter.
He plopped his bag on the floor and sat down.

C1Financial

(US, informal)To spend or pay money, often casually or carelessly.

Example

I can't afford to just plop down $50 on a whim.
He plopped down a hundred dollars for the concert tickets.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "plop down":

slap down pop a squat drop into sit down splash down fall down belly flop throw down fall down on drop in lay down drop behind set down drop someone in it put down doss down sit on fall to the ground drop down lie down sit upon get down drop trou sit under fall on sit in get down on sit on it bunk down sit back fall over come down land on take a seat sit right dropping in descend upon