belly whop
Noun: A type of dive, typically unplanned or poorly executed, in which the front of the body, particularly the abdomen, hits the water flatly and forcefully, rather than entering cleanly head- or feet-first.
This word is a specific, informal term used to describe a painful and often comical failed dive. It emphasizes the impact on the belly. - He meant to do a cannonball but ended up doing a painful belly whop instead. - The inexperienced diver's attempt resulted in a loud belly whop that made everyone wince.
The term is almost exclusively used in the context of recreational swimming, diving, or water-based stunts. It vividly conveys a sense of failure, surprise, and physical discomfort in a single image.
- Belly flop (noun): The more common and standard variant with the same meaning.
- She winced at the sound of the loud belly flop from the pool.
- Belly whopper (noun): A less common variant meaning the same thing, or sometimes used to describe a person who performs such a dive.
- Belly flop: The direct and most common synonym.
- Belly buster: A more informal, regional synonym with the same meaning.
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a dive in which the abdomen bears the main force of impact with the water
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