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
Recent Examples on the Web
Several of his initial tariffs have since flip-flopped, and semiconductors were left exempt.
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Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Well, Cena is clearly taking small steps toward making a return to his babyface roots, and at times during their rivalry, the two stars have appeared to flip-flop face and heel roles.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Water-friendly flip-flops typically dry faster and don’t end up with a funny smell (just be sure to rinse them in fresh water after the beach).
—Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2025
Reef continues to check off those boxes for us and holds its place on our lists of favorite slides and comfy flip-flops.
—Rylee Johnston, People.com, 29 July 2025
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Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Well, Cena is clearly taking small steps toward making a return to his babyface roots, and at times during their rivalry, the two stars have appeared to flip-flop face and heel roles.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Water-friendly flip-flops typically dry faster and don’t end up with a funny smell (just be sure to rinse them in fresh water after the beach).
—Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2025
Reef continues to check off those boxes for us and holds its place on our lists of favorite slides and comfy flip-flops.
—Rylee Johnston, People.com, 29 July 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 2 Aug. 2025.
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