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
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.
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024
Wear it out to a casual weekend brunch with strappy flats or over a swimsuit with flip-flops at the beach.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
In flip-flops and shorts, one of the finest soldiers in a resistance force battling the military junta in Myanmar showed off his weaponry.
—Paul Mozur Adam Ferguson, New York Times, 4 May 2024
Once inside, all members will be met with the rules typical of these businesses: no photography, no use of laptops or iPads, and no ripped denim, baseball hats, sandals, or flip-flops, according to Eater.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
Not-Your-Average Black Sandals While a plain black slide or flip-flop is crucial for summer, there’s always room for a trendier pair in my footwear rotation.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 2 May 2024
For those who can’t go a few steps without unintentionally flinging off a flip-flop, slingback sandals are a summer must-have — just ask Mandy Moore.
—Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
Loose shoes — like, flip-flops ― are a no-no, and so is going barefoot.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024
The shade also instantly elevates any style of sandal, from flip-flop heels to chunky flats.
—Nuria Luis, Glamour, 19 Apr. 2024
Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024
Wear it out to a casual weekend brunch with strappy flats or over a swimsuit with flip-flops at the beach.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
In flip-flops and shorts, one of the finest soldiers in a resistance force battling the military junta in Myanmar showed off his weaponry.
—Paul Mozur Adam Ferguson, New York Times, 4 May 2024
Once inside, all members will be met with the rules typical of these businesses: no photography, no use of laptops or iPads, and no ripped denim, baseball hats, sandals, or flip-flops, according to Eater.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
Not-Your-Average Black Sandals While a plain black slide or flip-flop is crucial for summer, there’s always room for a trendier pair in my footwear rotation.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 2 May 2024
For those who can’t go a few steps without unintentionally flinging off a flip-flop, slingback sandals are a summer must-have — just ask Mandy Moore.
—Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
Loose shoes — like, flip-flops ― are a no-no, and so is going barefoot.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024
The shade also instantly elevates any style of sandal, from flip-flop heels to chunky flats.
—Nuria Luis, Glamour, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Flip-flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flip-flop. Accessed 22 May. 2024.
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