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flip-flop
[ flip-flop ]
noun
- Informal. a sudden or unexpected reversal, as of direction, belief, attitude, or policy.
- a backward somersault.
- Also called flip-flop cir·cuit [flip, -flop sur-kit]. Electronics. an electronic circuit having two stable conditions, each one corresponding to one of two alternative input signals.
- any of several similar devices having two alternative states, the change of state being caused by some input signal or by some change of input.
- the sound and motion of something flapping, as a windblown shutter; a banging to and fro.
- any backless, usually open-toed flat shoe or slipper.
- (in advertising) a display or presentation, usually on an easel, consisting of a series of pages hinged at the top and flipped over in sequence.
adverb
- with repeated sounds and motions, as of something flapping.
verb (used without object)
- Informal. to make a sudden or unexpected reversal, as of direction, belief, attitude, or policy:
The opposition claimed that the president had flip-flopped on certain issues.
- to execute a backward somersault.
- to flap; bang to and fro:
The door flip-flopped in the high wind.
flip-flop
noun
- a backward handspring
- Also calledbistable an electronic device or circuit that can assume either of two stable states by the application of a suitable pulse
- informal.a complete change of opinion, policy, etc
- a repeated flapping or banging noise
- Also called (US, Canadian, Austral, and NZ)thong a rubber-soled sandal attached to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the next toe
verb
- informal.to make a complete change of opinion, policy, etc
- to move with repeated flaps
adverb
- with repeated flappings
to go flip-flop
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of flip-flop1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of flip-flop1
Example Sentences
They were all glittered up before that, then I walk in with my flip-flops and tank tops.
In this campaign, both the Liberals and Conservatives have promised to fast track "energy corridors", though Carney has flip-flopped on his support for pipelines, knowing they are deeply unpopular with environmentalists.
Jurors were also shown some size 10 Hugo Boss flip-flops that had been found in her Wigan apartment, as well as a toothbrush, designer clothes, shoes and jewellery.
But Geragos and the brothers’ legal team say that Sirhan has, over the years, flip-flopped about his guilt and, while in prison, insisted he is innocent.
He said City came to the Vitality "with flip-flops" when they suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season in November.
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