What is another word for belly-flopping?
Pronunciation: [bˈɛlɪflˈɒpɪŋ] (IPA) 
Belly-flopping is a term used to describe an awkward and painful landing, typically after a fall or jump. Other synonyms for this term include smackdown, flop, wipeout, splash landing, face-planting, and plunking. Each of these words implies a degree of embarrassment or humiliation, as the action is usually performed in front of an audience. The term can also be used to describe a sudden and unexpected failure or setback, such as when a business strategy or investment plan "belly-flops." Whether in the context of playful water sports or serious matters of success and failure, belly-flopping remains a powerful and evocative term.
