flip-flop
noun
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
Examples of flip-flop in a Sentence
the governor's frequent flip-flops would indicate that she has no core beliefs
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This guest lets her turquoise skort take centerstage by pairing it with a heather gray tank and black flip-flops.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
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Clara McMahon,
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3 July 2026
Pair it with flip-flops, shield sunglasses, and a silver pendant necklace for a look that feels minimal but edgy.
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Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
Celebrate Christmas in your flip-flops at this midsummer holiday bash featuring a yacht rock tribute band.
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Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
Shoppers can save up to 57 percent on breezy summer sundresses, comfy flip-flops, cooling bedding, and more, including picks from top brands like Laneige and Madewell.
—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Pair it with flip-flops, shield sunglasses, and a silver pendant necklace for a look that feels minimal but edgy.
—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
Celebrate Christmas in your flip-flops at this midsummer holiday bash featuring a yacht rock tribute band.
—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for flip-flop
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“Flip-flop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flip-flop. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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