plural flip-flops
1
: a type of loose rubber sandal
She wore flip-flops to the beach.
2
chiefly US, informal
: a sudden change of opinion
a politician accused of doing flip-flops on important social issues
flip-flops; flip-flopped; flip-flopping
chiefly US, informal
: to suddenly or frequently change your opinion
a politician accused of flip-flopping on social issues
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“Flip-flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/flip-flop. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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