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
Examples of flip-flop in a Sentence
the governor's frequent flip-flops would indicate that she has no core beliefs
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Allbirds was started in 2007 by former pro football player Tim Brown in 2007 as a direct-to-consumer brand before changing to sell product in retail stores and expanding from sneakers to other clothing items such as flip-flops and leggings.
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Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Wear it with sneakers, flip-flops, or, à la SJP, a pair of outfit-elevating pumps.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 17 June 2026
Guests are asked to not wear garments like cut-offs, flip-flops, bathing suits or sleeveless shirts.
—Jenna Thompson
june 16, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Unlike the flimsy rubber flip-flops most of us grew up wearing, Archies are designed with real arch support and a supportive footbed that feels noticeably more comfortable after hours of walking.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
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Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Wear it with sneakers, flip-flops, or, à la SJP, a pair of outfit-elevating pumps.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 17 June 2026
Guests are asked to not wear garments like cut-offs, flip-flops, bathing suits or sleeveless shirts.
—Jenna Thompson
june 16, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Unlike the flimsy rubber flip-flops most of us grew up wearing, Archies are designed with real arch support and a supportive footbed that feels noticeably more comfortable after hours of walking.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
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“Flip-flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flip-flop. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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