flopper en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree English flop Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English flopper From flop + -er.
Meanings
- One who flops.
- The knocking down of all nine pins in one go.
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(US, slang) A person who deliberately falls down on a slippery floor or in front of an automobile etc. so as to claim compensation.
According to the New York correspondent of the "Daily Mail," professional "floppers" are making good livings out of American insurance companies.
1928, The Post Magazine and Insurance Monitor:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| floppers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |