"floptastic" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: Blend of flop + fantastic, equivalent to flop + -tastic. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|flop|fantastic}} Blend of flop + fantastic, {{af|en|flop|-tastic}} flop + -tastic Head templates: {{en-adj|?}} floptastic
  1. (slang, rare) Of an attempt or endeavor, spectacularly unsuccessful. Tags: rare, slang
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