Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see drop, bomb. / (idiomatic) Alternative form of drop a bombshell / (UK, euphemistic, slang) To release noxious gas from the bowels: to fart.

(idiomatic) To fail in one's responsibilities or duties, or to make a mistake, especially at a critical point or when the result is very negative.

(idiomatic) To leave (school, a race, etc.) prematurely and voluntarily. / To opt out of conventional society. / (of sound, electronic signal, etc.) To be lost or momentarily interrupted.

(idiomatic, intransitive) To fall asleep. / (idiomatic, transitive, especially US) To deliver; to deposit or leave; to allow passengers to alight. / To fall. / To lessen or reduce.

(transitive, intransitive) To casually mention a well-known or illustrious person or the titles of their works, often implying familiarity or association, especially in order to impress others, increase one's status, or to appear knowledgeable or fashionable.

The practice of casually mentioning famous or important people or the titles of their works, subtly implying familiarity or association, in order to impress others.

present participle of name-drop

Alternative form of eyedrop

plural of drop in

(typography) A large initial letter that drops below the first line of a paragraph, usually used at the beginning of a section or chapter of a book.