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
Carmen wore a gray hoodie and blue jeans, accessorizing with black flip-flops and a tan bag.
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Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
For the launch, the debut ERL flip-flop came in three distinct styles — Low, Big and Huge.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
All guest rooms are stocked with flip-flops to use during your stay.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Parker was dressed in baggy pants, flip-flops, and sunglasses.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
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Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
For the launch, the debut ERL flip-flop came in three distinct styles — Low, Big and Huge.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
All guest rooms are stocked with flip-flops to use during your stay.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Parker was dressed in baggy pants, flip-flops, and sunglasses.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2025.
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