plop down
phrasal verb
plopped down; plopping down; plops down
informal
1
: to sit or lie down in a heavy or careless way
They plopped down on the floor.
He plopped himself down in the chair.
2
: to drop or place (something or someone) in a heavy or careless way
He plopped the tray down.
3
US
: to pay or spend (money)
I can't afford to just plop down $30 for a T-shirt.
He'd already plopped a lot of money down for legal fees.
Examples of plop down in a Sentence
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Buying up swathes of ranchland and plopping down acres of starter homes was once a reliably profitable affair.
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Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2024
And, often, plopped down in his colleagues’ offices for lengthy, illuminating conversation.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 12 June 2024
One cub, with fuzzy Kahlúa-and-cream fur, plopped down in the water.
—Crai S. Bower, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2023
Or, for a more leisurely pace, plop down in an inner-tube and enjoy a ride along the lazy river.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 6 June 2024
Romero, who plopped down about $12,000 for his family, got creative.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
Some plopped down on the metal bleachers and jumped to their feet when the team made a play.
—Alanis Thames, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024
My fan plopped down the ace of trumps next — and West discarded.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2024
When the weather is at its prime in September and October, previously bustling beaches like Ditch Plains are even appealing with space to plop down on the sand (probably with a cup of hot coffee in hand).
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2023
Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2024
And, often, plopped down in his colleagues’ offices for lengthy, illuminating conversation.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 12 June 2024
One cub, with fuzzy Kahlúa-and-cream fur, plopped down in the water.
—Crai S. Bower, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2023
Or, for a more leisurely pace, plop down in an inner-tube and enjoy a ride along the lazy river.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 6 June 2024
Romero, who plopped down about $12,000 for his family, got creative.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
Some plopped down on the metal bleachers and jumped to their feet when the team made a play.
—Alanis Thames, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024
My fan plopped down the ace of trumps next — and West discarded.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2024
When the weather is at its prime in September and October, previously bustling beaches like Ditch Plains are even appealing with space to plop down on the sand (probably with a cup of hot coffee in hand).
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2023
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“Plop down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plop%20down. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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