belly-flop
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.
Verb
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dive so that one hits the water with one's belly
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