flip-flop

noun

ˈflip-ˌfläp How to pronounce flip-flop (audio)
Synonyms of flip-flopnext
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

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the governor's frequent flip-flops would indicate that she has no core beliefs
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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 Ahead, see more stars who have worn flip-flops on the red carpet over the years. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 Set the scene Low-key and laidback, this resort attracts a flip-flop-and-T-shirt-wearing kind of crowd. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 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 See All Example Sentences for flip-flop

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of flip-flop was in 1683

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