Flump

/flʌmp/ verb

Definition

To move or fall in a heavy, clumsy, or abrupt way; to throw oneself down without grace.

Etymology

Imitative origin from around 1800s, combining elements like 'flop' and 'plump' to create a word that sounds like the action it describes.

Kelly Says

Flump is onomatopoeia—it sounds exactly like what it means, like when you collapse onto a couch after a long day!

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