Plopter

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A tiltrotor aircraft. slang

    "(chiefly US) The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey."

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"(chiefly US) The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey."

Etymology

Blend of plane + copter, named since it can function as both a fixed-wing aircraft and a helicopter.

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