floppy

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Meaning · English

An insurgent in the Rhodesian Bush War, called as such for the way they "flop" when shot.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

"Ja, our job is not to think or make decisions. We just here to slay floppies," remarked Koos.

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 “floppy” mean?

An insurgent in the Rhodesian Bush War, called as such for the way they "flop" when shot.

Is “floppy” formal or informal?

floppy is generally slang.