plop down
B1 informal separable both
In simple words
To drop yourself or something onto a surface in a heavy, casual way — like falling into a sofa.
Literal meaning: To make a soft 'plop' sound while going down — like a stone dropping into water.
Meanings
1 B1 informal
To sit or lie down heavily and suddenly, often out of tiredness or casualness.
"He plopped down on the couch and switched on the TV."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1 informal
To put or drop an object down casually or carelessly.
"She plopped her shopping bags down on the kitchen table."
Grammar: separable
3 B2
idiomatic
informal
(Informal) To spend or produce a sum of money suddenly and without hesitation.
"They just plopped down $50,000 for a kitchen renovation."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Informal and slightly playful in tone. Often used to describe collapsing onto a sofa or chair after a long day. Can also describe placing an object down with a soft thud.
Commonly used with
sofa chair couch bag yourself money
Forms
Base
plop down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
plops down
he/she/it
Past simple
ploped down
yesterday
Past participle
ploped down
have + pp
-ing form
ploping down
continuous
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