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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
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of flip-flop1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of flip-flop1
Example Sentences
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.
Although this week’s hot weather may have prompted an early appearance of flip-flops and sundresses, forecasters warn this stretch of heat isn’t indicative of an early start to springtime.
"This sort of flip-flopping is, in my opinion, detrimental to that route that the industry seemed to be taking towards this idea of really putting consumer privacy at the forefront."
Walking out of the prison in the capital, Abuja, Bala looked tired, but cheerful dressed in a white T-shirt, khaki shorts and flip-flops.
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