flip-flop
noun
1
: the sound or motion of something flapping loosely
2
a
: a backward handspring
b
: a sudden reversal (as of policy or strategy)
3
: a usually electronic device or a circuit (as in a computer) capable of assuming either of two stable states
4
: a rubber sandal loosely fastened to the foot by a thong
flip-flop
intransitive verb
Synonyms
Examples of flip-flop in a Sentence
the governor's frequent flip-flops would indicate that she has no core beliefs
Recent Examples on the Web
Havaianas Top Men's Flip-flops Buy on Amazon $18 $14
From Brazil comes another quintessential summer option for your feet: the Havaianas flip-flops.
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Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2024
Now license plates and tributes constructed of everything from flip-flops to a toilet seat compete with the signage.
—Elaine Glusac, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2024
Hard-toed safety shoes are a must, while flip-flops and fabric sneakers are verboten.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 3 June 2024
Republican leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives flip-flopped on a program to compensate people the federal government exposed to radiation, as advocates held their stance that now is the best chance to adopt an expansion in the program.
—Danielle Prokop, Idaho Statesman, 3 June 2024
Slippers and flip-flops aren’t appropriate for the walking pad—and neither is going barefoot.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 29 May 2024
Plus, its versatile style can be kept casual with sneakers or flip-flops, or zhuzhed up with heels or ballet flats.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
There is particular disdain over Johnson’s flip-flop on the ShotSpotter contract.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2024
Reef Cushion Bloom Hi Sandals $65 $56 These are the perfect summer vacation sandals — but with so much more support than your flimsy pair of flip-flops.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024
Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2024
Now license plates and tributes constructed of everything from flip-flops to a toilet seat compete with the signage.
—Elaine Glusac, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2024
Hard-toed safety shoes are a must, while flip-flops and fabric sneakers are verboten.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 3 June 2024
Republican leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives flip-flopped on a program to compensate people the federal government exposed to radiation, as advocates held their stance that now is the best chance to adopt an expansion in the program.
—Danielle Prokop, Idaho Statesman, 3 June 2024
Slippers and flip-flops aren’t appropriate for the walking pad—and neither is going barefoot.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 29 May 2024
Plus, its versatile style can be kept casual with sneakers or flip-flops, or zhuzhed up with heels or ballet flats.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
There is particular disdain over Johnson’s flip-flop on the ShotSpotter contract.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2024
Reef Cushion Bloom Hi Sandals $65 $56 These are the perfect summer vacation sandals — but with so much more support than your flimsy pair of flip-flops.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024
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“Flip-flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flip-flop. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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