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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The rounded toe and padded footbed create a noticeably more elevated feel than standard flip-flops, while the rubber sole adds the practicality needed for long days.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Roxy x Juicy Couture will launch a 25-piece collection Wednesday, featuring bikinis, rash guards, bucket hats, platform flip-flops, tracksuits and board shorts.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Inspired by Zendaya On a recent outing with Tom Holland, Zendaya stepped out in the transitional outfit blueprint, with lightweight white pants, a casual long-sleeve T-shirt, and comfy flip-flop sandals.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The two flip-flopped momentarily after markets closed on Tuesday following a report that AI model developer Anthropic committed to spend $200 billion on Google Cloud over five years for 5 gigawatts of compute.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 10 May 2026
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Roxy x Juicy Couture will launch a 25-piece collection Wednesday, featuring bikinis, rash guards, bucket hats, platform flip-flops, tracksuits and board shorts.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Inspired by Zendaya On a recent outing with Tom Holland, Zendaya stepped out in the transitional outfit blueprint, with lightweight white pants, a casual long-sleeve T-shirt, and comfy flip-flop sandals.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
The two flip-flopped momentarily after markets closed on Tuesday following a report that AI model developer Anthropic committed to spend $200 billion on Google Cloud over five years for 5 gigawatts of compute.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 10 May 2026
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“Flip-flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flip-flop. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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