Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

drop in

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.99 in modern English

Syllables: drop in
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see drop, in.

verb

To arrive casually and unannounced, with little or no warning; also, to visit without an appointment.

verb

To paddle into and take off on a wave another surfer is already riding.

Intransitive verb

verb

To fall in; to cave in.

Intransitive verb

verb

To install components, particularly car engines.

American usage; Transitive verb

noun

Alternative spelling of drop-in.

Example Sentences

"The keys were dropped in the fishbowl."
"I was in the garden covered with mud when my grandmother dropped in for a visit."
"We made an odd party before the arrival of the Ten, particularly when the Celebrity dropped in for lunch or dinner."
"And so you felt like droppin’ in and just expect me to be free / Well, now I'm saving all my lovin’ for someone who's lovin’ me"
"Most beginners are blissfully unaware that dropping in on someone is a cardinal sin."
"⁠The cheeks drop in; the body bows; Man dies: nor is there hope in dust: […]"

Usage

Inflected Forms

drops in (present, singular) dropping in (participle, present) dropped in (participle, past) dropped in (past) drop ins (plural)

Phrases

drop-in/drop-out drop out show up

Frequently Paired Words

stop off drop out show up

Synonyms

drop by pop in stop by stop in come by

Questions

What does drop in mean?: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see drop, in.

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