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belly flopper

/ˈbɛli ˌflɒpər/

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/ˈbɛli ˌflɒpər/B1informalsport
  • ruНеформальный термин для неудачно выполненного прыжка в воду, при котором живот ныряльщика плоско ударяется о поверхность, часто вызывая громкий шлепок и дискомфорт.

An informal term for a poorly executed dive into water where the diver's stomach hits the surface flat, often causing a loud slap and discomfort.

  1. Diving mistakeB1informal

    A dive into water where the diver's body lands flat on the stomach, causing a loud slap and often pain.

    ruОшибка при прыжке в воду

    • He attempted a cannonball but ended up doing a belly flopper.
    • The kids laughed when their dad did a belly flopper off the diving board.
    • Ouch, that belly flopper must have hurt!