belly-flop

Thân thiện

A child does a belly-flop into the swimming pool.

Definition

Verb: * To dive into water in a way that causes the front of the body (the belly and chest) to hit the surface flatly, rather than entering cleanly head-first or feet-first. This type of dive is typically ungraceful, accidental, and produces a loud slapping sound.

Usage

The verb "belly-flop" describes the specific action of performing such a dive. It is often used to highlight a failed or painful dive attempt. * He misjudged the jump and belly-flopped into the pool. * The comedian pretended to belly-flop on stage for a laugh. * I belly-flopped off the diving board and my skin stung for an hour.

Advanced Usage

• The action can be described as a belly-flop (noun). This is the standard and most common form.
  • His attempt at a dive turned into a painful belly-flop.
• The related noun belly-flopper can informally refer to a person who performs a belly-flop.
  • The kid was a notorious belly-flopper at the local pool.

Variants and Related Words

• Belly-flop (noun): The instance or result of performing the action.
  • She winced at the sound of his belly-flop.
• Belly-flopper (noun): A person who belly-flops.
• Belly whopper (noun, informal): A less common synonym for a belly-flop.

Synonyms

• Belly smack (verb/noun, informal)
• Belly whack (verb/noun, informal)
• Flop (verb, in this context)

Related Idioms and Phrases

• To do/pull a belly-flop: A common phrase meaning to perform a belly-flop.
  • He ran off the pier and did a massive belly-flop.

Học thuật

Verb

1. dive so that one hits the water with one's belly