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Perhaps summer's ephemeral nature is what inspires us to embrace the beach read. We tell ourselves that these twisted plots and wild characters are literary ice cream sundaes - extravagant treats that aren't as calorie-laden when we're wearing flip flops.
Sarah MacLean

Meaning of "flops" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FLOPS

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WHAT DOES FLOPS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

flops

FLOPS

In computing, FLOPS is a measure of computer performance, useful in fields of scientific calculations that make heavy use of floating-point calculations. For such cases it is a more accurate measure than the generic instructions per second. Since the final S stands for "second", conservative speakers consider "FLOPS" as both the singular and plural of the term, although the singular "FLOP" is frequently encountered. Alternatively, the singular FLOP is used as an abbreviation for "FLoating-point OPeration", and a flop count is a count of these operations. In this context, "flops" is simply the plural rather than a rate, which would then be "flop/s". The expression 1 flops is actually interpreted as.

Definition of flops in the English dictionary

The definition of flops in the dictionary is floating-point operations per second: used as a measure of computer processing power.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FLOPS

flop
flop sweat
flophouse
flopover
flopped
flopper
floppier
floppies
floppiest
floppily
floppiness
flopping
floppy
floppy (disk) drive
floppy disk
floptical
flor.
flora
florae
floral

WORDS THAT END LIKE FLOPS

chops
combat troops
cyclops
drops
elops
hops
megalops
nyctalops
oops
Pelops
pops
props
psyops
pull out all the stops
slops
stops
stylops
tops
troops
whoops

Synonyms and antonyms of flops in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «FLOPS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «flops» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of flops

Translation of «flops» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FLOPS

Find out the translation of flops to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of flops from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «flops» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

触发器
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fracasos
570 millions of speakers

English

flops
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फ्लॉप
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يتخبط
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

флоп
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

falhanços
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

flops
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

flops
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jaket
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Flops
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Flop
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

flops
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தோல்விகள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फ्लॉप्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

flop
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

flop
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

japonki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

флоп
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

flops
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

flops
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

flops
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

flops
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

flops
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of flops

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FLOPS»

The term «flops» is very widely used and occupies the 12.886 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FLOPS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «flops» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «flops» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about flops

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10 QUOTES WITH «FLOPS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word flops.
1
Mahesh Babu
When my film flops, I believe it is my mistake. There have been times when I didn't come out of my house because my films didn't do well. I lock myself in for months. I don't talk to people. I feel bad for producer, director, for those who lost money. It's never about myself or my career alone.
2
Mahesh Babu
When people say they take hits and flops in their stride, I personally feel that they are just lying. Of course, I'm upset when my movies flop. I take it very personally.
3
Richard Benjamin
I always say that you should remake flops, not hits.
4
Theodore Bikel
You learn more from the flops than from the hits.
5
Sara Blakely
I'll mix a lot of things. I'll wear a Temperley dress with flip flops, or I might be in head-to-toe Gucci and have on a ring that I got from a gumball machine for 50 cents.
6
Ben Brantley
Whether you like it or not, a performance's triumphs and belly flops come to seem excruciatingly intimate, as if you were somehow partly responsible for them.
7
Candace Cameron Bure
I had no style when I was 17! I look at teenagers now and say, 'I wish I'd looked like them when I was that age.' I had no style whatsoever, but style also wasn't as prominent as it is today. I was just very laid back, usually wearing jeans and tank tops and flip flops.
8
Will Chase
Flops are always disappointing, but 'High Fidelity' was devastating. Not that I thought it was going to make me a big star, but I did think it was going to run longer than a week and a half.
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Charles Durning
Of course, I'm not often the top dog, but sometimes it's better not to be top dog, because you last longer. If a movie or play flops, you always blame the lead. They say, 'He couldn't carry it.' They always blame him. But they rarely blame the second or third banana.
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Sarah MacLean
Perhaps summer's ephemeral nature is what inspires us to embrace the beach read. We tell ourselves that these twisted plots and wild characters are literary ice cream sundaes - extravagant treats that aren't as calorie-laden when we're wearing flip flops.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FLOPS»

Discover the use of flops in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to flops and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
How to Live in Flip-Flops
Simple prose and watercolor illustrations offer tips for living a simple, relaxed lifestyle by slowing down and finding happiness in the little things of life.
Sandy Gingras, 2009
2
My Year of Flops: The A.V. Club Presents One Man's Journey ...
In 2007, Nathan Rabin set out to provide a revisionist look at the history of cinematic failure on a weekly basis.
Nathan Rabin, A.V. Club, 2010
3
Pacific Rims: Beermen Ballin' in Flip-Flops and the ...
From street corners where diehards fashion hoops out of old car parts to the professional league where politicians exploit team loyalties to win elections, Pacific Rims gets the story-and gets in the game.
Rafe Bartholomew, 2011
4
Between Flops: A Biography of Preston Sturges
"The definitive telling of Sturges' life." Variety
James Curtis, 2000
5
Fiasco: A History of Hollywood's Iconic Flops
In Fiasco, longtime industry insider and acclaimed Hollywood historian James Robert Parish goes behind the scenes to tell the stories of fifteen of the most spectacular megaflops of the past fifty years.
James Robert Parish, 2006
6
Flip-flops
Even though Penny is annoyed that she can only find one of her flip-flops on the day she goes to the beach, she discovers a number of uses for it and enjoys her time there.
‎1998
7
Spy Hops & Belly Flops: Curious Behaviors of Woodland Animals
Invites the reader to observe forest animals and copy such behaviors as jumping into a puddle like a diving kingfisher, tapping a foot like a wood turtle, and buzzing near a flower like a hummingbird.
Lynda Graham-Barber, 2004
8
Rhinestone Flip Flops
This is a story filled with hilarious, heartwarming moments, and is sure to be enjoyed by readers from 18 to 108!
Ari Dean, 2008
9
A Mile in My Flip-Flops: A Novel
A whimsical look at color swatches, mismatched curtain rods, and the building of relationships, A Mile in My Flip-Flops reminds us that it takes faith to renovate the heart, as well as the home. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Melody Carlson, 2010
10
Computer Fundamentals: Architecture and Organization
Examples of positive- edge-triggered flip-flops are: 7470 AND gated J-K Flip- Flops with preset and clear. 7474 Dual D-type Flip-Flops with preset and clear. 74109 Dual J-K Flip-Flops with preset and clear. Negative-Edge-Triggered Flip- Flops ...
‎2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FLOPS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term flops is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Terminator' Drops 62%, Ryan Reynolds's 'Self/Less' Flops - Forbes
There were two other wide releases daring to take on the villainous yellow hench-things this weekend. Warner Bros./Time Warner Inc. offered ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
2
Giants fan belly flops into McCovey Cove to retrieve HR ball …
Baseball fans will do a lot to get their hands on a home run ball. Earlier this year, an Indians fan ruined a perfectly good beer and lost his cell ... «SB Nation, Jul 15»
3
In honor of DeAndre Jordan — the biggest flip-flops in recent UNT …
North Texas offensive lineman Cyril Lemon (bottom) flip-flopped on his decision to end his recruiting process before signing with North Texas. «Denton Record Chronicle, Jul 15»
4
"Minions" Dominates Friday Box Office; "The Gallows" Starts …
“Minions” Dominates Friday Box Office; “The Gallows” Starts Modestly, “Self/Less” Flops. By Brian Cantor • 6 hours ago. 11. Jul 2015 ... «HeadlinePlanet.com, Jul 15»
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ABSOLUTELY AWFUL MOVIES: Bombs, flops & just plain bad …
Call them bombs, flops or just plain bad, we've all regrettably spent hard-earned money on them. But what is the worst movie of all time? «Green Valley News, Jul 15»
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Kim Kardashian's desperate attempt to break the internet flops again …
Kim Kardashian appeared in the special edition of System magazine in a nude body suit and champagne bra. IndiaToday.in July 11, 2015 | UPDATED 19:03 IST ... «India Today, Jul 15»
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Jehovah Flip-Flops on Smiting Blood Transfusion Patients (3/3 …
In order to facilitate any relatively ethical, accountable and non-abusive uses of the generally satanic and perniciously demonic spiritual ... «Glossy News, Jul 15»
8
Daren may have to take RM1,500 pay cut if he flops at Taiwan Open
Updated: Friday July 10, 2015 MYT 11:57:21 PM. Daren may have to take RM1,500 pay cut if he flops at Taiwan Open. by rajes paul ... «The Star Online, Jul 15»
9
Bayern's Biggest Transfer Flops In History
Bayern Munich have made some star signings over the years, like Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery, but here we look at the club's biggest ... «Soccer Laduma, Jul 15»
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Back-to-back PhII flops for lead drug scuttles Aquinox stock …
Two weeks after reporting that its lead drug failed a Phase II pain study, Aquinox Pharmaceuticals came back with more bad news this morning, ... «FierceBiotech, Jul 15»

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