flip-flop

noun
UK: /ˈflɪp flɒp/
US: /ˈflɪp flɑːp/

  1. A type of open shoe, often made of rubber or plastic, with a flat sole and a V-shaped strap that goes between the toes.

    1. I wear flip-flops to the beach.
    2. Many people find that flip-flops are comfortable footwear for hot weather allowing your feet to breathe.

  2. An abrupt or unexpected reversal of policy or opinion.

    1. The politician's flip-flop on the issue surprised many.
    2. The company experienced a major flip-flop in its marketing strategy after the negative customer feedback.

Synonyms

thong reversal change shift
flip-flop verb

  1. To make an abrupt reversal of policy or opinion.

    1. He tends to flip-flop on important issues.
    2. The senator seems to flip-flop between supporting and opposing the new bill depending on public sentiment.

  2. To toss or move something with a quick, light motion.

    1. She likes to flip-flop pancakes on Sunday mornings.
    2. The wind made the pages of the book flip-flop rapidly while I was trying to enjoy reading it outside.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flip-flop" in English means: A type of open shoe, often made of rubber or plastic, with a flat sole and a V-shaped strap that goes between the toes., An abrupt or unexpected reversal of policy or opinion..

The phonetic transcription of "flip-flop" is /ˈflɪp flɒp/ in British English and /ˈflɪp flɑːp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flip-flop": thong, reversal, change, shift.

Example usage of "flip-flop": "I wear flip-flops to the beach.". More examples on the page.