floppy

BrE /ˈflɒpi/ AmE /ˈflɑːpi/

adjective en → es

1 SOFT [adjective] B2

soft and limp; not stiff or hard

flojo, blandengue, flexible

  • a floppy object

Collocations floppy hair · floppy ears

  • She had long, floppy hair.

    Ella tenía el cabello largo y flojo.

2 DISK [noun] B1

a small plastic disk used for storing computer data; a diskette

disquete, disco flexible

  • a floppy disk

Collocations floppy disk drive · save to floppy

  • I need a floppy disk to save this file.

    Necesito un disquete para guardar este archivo.

3 PROGRAM [noun] C1

(computing) an application that is designed to run on a floppy disk or similar removable storage medium

programa de disquete, software portátil

  • a floppy program

Collocations floppy-based application · portable floppy program

  • The software is a floppy program.

    El software es un programa de disquete.

4 SLANG [adjective] C1

(slang) weak or cowardly; lacking courage or determination

cobarde, pusilánime, flojo

  • a floppy person

Collocations floppy character · floppy attitude

  • He's such a floppy when it comes to standing up for himself.

    Es tan cobarde cuando se trata de defenderse.