plop down
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To sit or lie down heavily and inelegantly.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
They plopped themselves down on the bed.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To put down (something) in a heavy way.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To pay.
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “plop down” mean?
To sit or lie down heavily and inelegantly.
Is “plop down” formal or informal?
plop down is generally informal.