Definition of plop

plopnoun

Plop

/plɒp//plɑːp/

The origin of the word "plop" can be traced back to the early 20th century, when it was first documented in the English language. Its exact origin is unclear, but there are a few theories. One possibility is that "plop" is an onomatopoeic word, imitating the sound that something makes as it drops or splashes into water. The "pl" sound could represent the initial splash or rippling of the water, while the "op" could represent the subsequent subsiding of the waves. In support of this theory, "plop" is often used to describe the sound of objects landing in liquid, such as a pebble falling into a pond. Another theory suggests that "plop" may have originated from the Scottish dialect of Gaelic, where the similar-sounding word "gloup" is used to describe the sound of something being gulped down quickly. Similar to "plop", "gloup" imitates the sound of liquid being swallowed or consumed. Regardless of its origin, "plop" has become a recognizable word in the English language, often used as a playful onomatopoeia or to describe the sound of objects landing in liquid. Its simplicity and straightforwardness make it a fun and appealing word, adding a touch of whimsy to everyday language.

Summary
type danh từ
meaningtiếng rơi tõm (xuống nước); cái rơi tõm (xuống nước)
type phó từ
meaningtõm, rơi tõm một cái
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Example:
  • The ripe cherry dropped plop into the bowl as I added it to my fruit salad.

    Quả anh đào chín rơi tõm vào bát khi tôi thêm nó vào món salad trái cây.

  • The fish went plop into the water as I released it back into the lake.

    Con cá rơi phịch xuống nước khi tôi thả nó trở lại hồ.

  • The wrapping paper plopped onto the floor as my sister excitedly tore into her presents.

    Giấy gói quà rơi xuống sàn khi em gái tôi háo hức xé những món quà của mình.

  • The ice cream scoop plopped the perfect amount of vanilla into the cone.

    Muỗng múc kem múc một lượng vani vừa đủ vào trong chiếc ốc quế.

  • The polar bear plopped onto the ice floe as it stumbled out of its aircraft carrier en route to the North Pole.

    Chú gấu Bắc Cực rơi phịch xuống tảng băng trôi khi nó loạng choạng bước ra khỏi tàu sân bay trên đường đến Bắc Cực.

  • The soda can plopped onto the coffee table as my dog pounced on it, spilling its contents onto the carpet.

    Lon nước ngọt rơi xuống bàn cà phê khi con chó của tôi lao tới, làm đổ hết nước ngọt ra thảm.

  • The lettuce leaves plopped gently into the salad as I prepared to serve our guests.

    Những lá rau diếp nhẹ nhàng rơi vào đĩa salad khi tôi chuẩn bị phục vụ khách.

  • The grape plopped into my mouth as I tasted my way through the bunch on the vine.

    Quả nho rơi vào miệng tôi khi tôi nếm thử từng quả trên cây.

  • The oak leaf plopped to the ground as the gentle autumn breeze died down.

    Chiếc lá sồi rơi xuống đất khi làn gió mùa thu nhẹ nhàng lắng xuống.

  • The jellyfish plopped into the tank as my six-year-old correctly identified it during a marine biology lesson.

    Con sứa rơi xuống bể khi đứa con sáu tuổi của tôi xác định đúng con sứa trong giờ học về sinh học biển.

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