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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Quirky, outspoken, and utterly Floridian, Irvin is as much Vero Beach as the latest tycoon to get hooked on the community’s unique blend of sophistication and authentic, flip-flop fun.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Trump has flip-flopped in his feelings on Ukraine, the administration swinging from authorizing a pause in intelligence flow to Kyiv earlier this year to approving more weapons for the country via other NATO members.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
Adding to Target’s woes were its flip-flops on the DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) issue.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
In Cinque Terre, wearing flip-flops or other improper footwear on certain hikes can result in a fine of up to €2,500 ($2,920).
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Trump has flip-flopped in his feelings on Ukraine, the administration swinging from authorizing a pause in intelligence flow to Kyiv earlier this year to approving more weapons for the country via other NATO members.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
Adding to Target’s woes were its flip-flops on the DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) issue.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
In Cinque Terre, wearing flip-flops or other improper footwear on certain hikes can result in a fine of up to €2,500 ($2,920).
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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