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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Who in the administration knew about Trump’s latest tariff flip-flop ahead of time?
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
To the generation that exclusively wore spongy thong sandals in dormitory showers, the concept of high-fashion flip-flops might sound like an oxymoron.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 29 May 2025
For anyone who thought flip-flops were off the table with PF, these change the game.
—Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 29 May 2025
This summer, luxury brands such as The Row, Miu Miu, Versace and Dior have all released different versions of the humble flip-flop with various heel heights.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
To the generation that exclusively wore spongy thong sandals in dormitory showers, the concept of high-fashion flip-flops might sound like an oxymoron.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 29 May 2025
For anyone who thought flip-flops were off the table with PF, these change the game.
—Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 29 May 2025
This summer, luxury brands such as The Row, Miu Miu, Versace and Dior have all released different versions of the humble flip-flop with various heel heights.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for flip-flop
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“Flip-flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flip-flop. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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