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floppy

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: floppy

1
adj
hanging limply
2
n
a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: floppy
1

adj hanging limply

“a spaniel with floppy ears”
Synonyms
lax
lacking in strength or firmness or resilience
2

n a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer

floppy disks are noted for their relatively slow speed and small capacity and low price”
Synonyms:
diskette, floppy disk
Type of:
disc, disk, magnetic disc, magnetic disk
(computer science) a memory device consisting of a flat disk covered with a magnetic coating on which information is stored
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