flopper
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Meaning · English
A person who deliberately falls down on a slippery floor or in front of an automobile etc. so as to claim compensation.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
According to the New York correspondent of the "Daily Mail," professional "floppers" are making good livings out of American insurance companies.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “flopper” mean?
A person who deliberately falls down on a slippery floor or in front of an automobile etc. so as to claim compensation.
Is “flopper” formal or informal?
flopper is generally slang.