floppy

/ˈflɑpi/
/ˈflɒpi/
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Other forms: floppies; floppily; floppier

Definitions of floppy
  1. adjective
    hanging limply
    “a spaniel with floppy ears”
    synonyms:
    lax
    lacking in strength or firmness or resilience
  2. noun
    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
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    type of:
    disc, disk, magnetic disc, magnetic disk
    (computer science) a memory device consisting of a flat plate on which information is stored
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/ˈflɑpi/
UK
/ˈflɒpi/
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