floppy
UK: ˈflɒpi | US: ˈflɑːpi
adj. soft and loose; tending to hang or bend limply
n. (informal) a flexible disk for storing computer data (short for "floppy disk")
The word "floppy" emerged in the 19th century, derived from the verb "flop," which imitates the sound of something soft falling or moving loosely (onomatopoeic origin). The suffix "-y" transforms it into an adjective, describing objects that lack rigidity. The term later became associated with early computer storage disks due to their flexible, bendable nature.
The puppy's ears were so floppy that they bounced when it ran.
She wore a floppy sun hat to shield herself from the heat.
Old computers used floppy disks to save files.
The fabric felt floppy and lightweight in her hands.
His hair looked floppy after he took off his cap.