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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ˈflip-ˌflop, n., v., -flopped, -flop•ping. n. [countable] - Informal Termsa sudden or unexpected reversal, such as of opinion or policy.
- Sporta backward somersault.
- Clothinga flat rubber sandal with a thong fitting between the first two toes.
v. [no object] - to perform a flip-flop:The president flip-flopped on the question.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024flip-flop (flip′flop′),USA pronunciation n., adv., v., -flopped, -flop•ping. n. - [Informal.]a sudden or unexpected reversal, as of direction, belief, attitude, or policy.
- a backward somersault.
- ElectronicsAlso called flip′-flop cir′cuit. an electronic circuit having two stable conditions, each one corresponding to one of two alternative input signals.
- Electronicsany 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 wind-blown shutter; a banging to and fro.
- Clothingany backless, usually open-toed flat shoe or slipper.
- Clothinga 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. Cf. thong, zori.
- Business(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.
adv. - with repeated sounds and motions, as of something flapping.
v.i. - [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.
Also, flip-flap (flip′flap′)USA pronunciation (for defs. 2, 5, 9, 12), flip′flop (for defs. 6, 7). Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: flip-flop n - a backward handspring
- Also called: bistable an electronic device or circuit that can assume either of two stable states by the application of a suitable pulse
- informal chiefly US 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
vb ( -flops, -flopping, -flopped)(intransitive)- informal chiefly US to make a complete change of opinion, policy, etc
- to move with repeated flaps
Etymology: 16th Century: reduplication of flip |