as in limp
not stiff in structure
my basset hound is always tripping over her long, floppy ears
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After an odious 15-game performance, stained by players lacking discipline and fighting on the sideline, Penner identified the qualities most important for removing the floppy shoes and red nose from the organization’s coaching office.
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Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2024
The ones whose small, floppy, lifeless bodies show up at the hospital.
—Ariana Torrey, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
This floppy straw sun hat from Voilipex is made from 100-percent natural paper straw that’s lightweight and breathable.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2024
Deadman wore a khaki sun hat with a long floppy brim covering his neck.
—Richard Ruelas, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024
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Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2024
The ones whose small, floppy, lifeless bodies show up at the hospital.
—Ariana Torrey, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
This floppy straw sun hat from Voilipex is made from 100-percent natural paper straw that’s lightweight and breathable.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2024
Deadman wore a khaki sun hat with a long floppy brim covering his neck.
—Richard Ruelas, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Floppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floppy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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