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floppy

UK/ˈflɒ.pi/ US/ˈflɑpi/ uncommon dated informal slang
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

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”
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adjective

1.

hanging limply

  • “a spaniel with floppy ears”
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From flop + -y.

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