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flopdom en · NOUN

Pronunciation

Etymology

From flop + -dom.

Meanings

  1. (slang, uncountable) The realm of flops or failures.
    • Exhibit A in the case for the country’s new love affair with flopdom would have to be “American Idol,” arguably the most influential showbiz phenomenon of the last decade. 2007 April 8, Charles Isherwood, “Take a Bow, Loser, the Spotlight’s Yours”, in New York Times:
    • But, in truth, Guy is a flop for a reason: despite his artistic talent, he's embraced flopdom with open arms! 2003, Josquin Des Pres, Mark Landsman, Reality Check: Priceless Advice for Musicians: