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Word: Flump Down

Definition:
The verb "flump down" means to fall heavily or to drop down onto a surface in a way that suggests you are tired or don’t care about how you land. It's often used to describe a person sitting or lying down suddenly and with a bit of noise.

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "flump down" can also convey a sense of exhaustion or a lack of energy. It can be used metaphorically to describe things that are not just physical falls, but also emotional or mental 'falls' into a state of tiredness or defeat.

Word Variants:

• Flump: This can be used as a noun to describe the act of flumping down. E.g., "He made a loud flump when he sat down."
• Flumped: This is the past tense of flump. E.g., "She flumped down on the bed after the long hike."

Different Meanings:

While "flump down" primarily means to fall heavily, "flump" can also refer to a soft, heavy sound or motion. However, it is not commonly used in many different contexts outside of this meaning.

Synonyms:

• Drop
• Plop
• Thud down
• Crash down

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• Plop down: Similar in meaning; often used when sitting down heavily.

  • Example: "He plopped down in the chair with a grunt."

• Crash down: Often used to describe something falling suddenly and noisily.

  • Example: "The old tree crashed down during the storm."

Summary:

"Flump down" is a vivid way to describe the action of falling or sitting down heavily. It conveys a sense of tiredness or a lack of care about how one lands.

Academic

Verb

1. fall heavily

Synonyms

• flump