Synonyms of flip-flops

flip-flops 1 of 2

noun

plural of flip-flop

as in reversals

a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite

the governor's frequent flip-flops would indicate that she has no core beliefs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reversals
• changes of heart
• about-faces
• turnabouts
• U-turns
• turnarounds
• denials
• about-turns
• volte-faces
• vacillations
• hesitations
• switcheroos
• disavowals
• retractions
• renunciations
• indecisions
• wobblings
• disownments
• recantations
• irresolutions
• second thoughts
• bait and switches
• repudiations
• reconsiderations
• retreats
• disaffirmances

flip-flops

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of flip-flop

as in waffles

Related Words

• waffles
• hedges
• equivocates
• weasels
• yo-yoes
• shakes
• shuns
• eschews
• skirts
• evades
• ducks
• eludes
• pussyfoots
• fudges
• tergiversates
• dodges
• sidesteps
• bypasses
• shirks
• circumvents
• quibbles
• cavils
• straddles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flip-flops

Noun

Coast is more formal, a fine-dining venue (no jeans, shorts, flip-flops, or sneakers allowed; jackets are preferred, though not required for men), serving three-, four-, and seven-course tasting menus, open for dinner only. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026

The weirdest shoes our interviewees owned included sporty lace-up pumps, original Russian bath mesh flip-flops, Birkenstock clogs, The Art Company shoes and Tabi mary janes. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

Abdul Fahwami, dressed in jeans and flip-flops, visits the fish market at least once or twice a month, depending on how many people he‘s having over at his house that week. — Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

People were milling about in flip-flops, holding water jugs, smoking cigarettes—little to do, nowhere to go. — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Brazilian accessories brand Luiza Barcelos created Giulia’s custom shoes, as well as personalized flip-flops for the guests to slip on once the dancing began. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026

The only sign of life at the house was three pairs of flip-flops left on the front patio. — Adam Yamaguchi, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Safeguard your ankles with a pair of comfy sneakers and save your flip-flops for the beach and pool. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

So, say goodbye to your flip-flops and bathing suits in exchange for hats and scarves instead, and consider pushing your tank tops and shorts to the back of your drawer to make room for sweaters and boots. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026