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flip-flop

Also flip-flap

[flip-flop]

noun

  1. Informal.a sudden or unexpected reversal, as of direction, belief, attitude, or policy.

  2. a backward somersault.

  3. Also called flip-flop circuit.Electronics.an electronic circuit having two stable conditions, each one corresponding to one of two alternative input signals.

  4. 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.

  5. the sound and motion of something flapping, as a windblown shutter; a banging to and fro.

  6. any backless, usually open-toed flat shoe or slipper.

  7. a flat, backless rubber sandal, usually secured on the foot by a thong between the first two toes, as for use at a beach, swimming pool, etc.

  8. (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

  1. with repeated sounds and motions, as of something flapping.

verb (used without object)

flip-flopped, flip-flopping 
  1. 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.

  2. to execute a backward somersault.

  3. to flap; bang to and fro.

    The door flip-flopped in the high wind.

flip-flop

noun

  1. a backward handspring

  2. Also called: bistable.an electronic device or circuit that can assume either of two stable states by the application of a suitable pulse

  3. informala complete change of opinion, policy, etc

  4. a repeated flapping or banging noise

  5. 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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. informalto make a complete change of opinion, policy, etc

  2. to move with repeated flaps

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adverb

  1. with repeated flappings

    to go flip-flop

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of flip-flop1

First recorded in 1655–65
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Word History and Origins

Origin of flip-flop1

C16: reduplication of flip
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A pair of men's size 10 Hugo Boss flip-flops, clearly not the footwear of the Pegg, and a toothbrush were both tested and DNA profiles matching Saunderson were present.

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But he also thinks Dutton's policy flip-flopping and the aura of instability that projected was potent.

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They were all glittered up before that, then I walk in with my flip-flops and tank tops.

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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.

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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.

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