Plop

usgb/plɑːp/
verb

To drop something into liquid causing a small sound or splash.

She plopped the ice into her drink.
Visual representation of "plop" - To drop something into liquid causing a small sound or splash.

Often appears as...

  • plop into
  • plop down
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Soft Sound Indication

Use 'plop' to describe a gentle sound made when an object falls into liquid, not loud noises.

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A single berry plopped into the creamy yogurt.
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Light Object

'Plop' often implies a small or lightweight object is dropped, not heavy items.

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The cherry plopped into the glass without a splash.
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