Definition of Flip-flop
Flip-flop
flip-flop
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a light slipper or sandal that is made of rubber or plastic and held on the foot by a narrow strap that passes between the big toe and the second toe;
e.g. She lost one flip-flop to the ocean while playing on the beach.
(noun)
an instance of suddenly undoing one's actions, especially in context of reversing a strategy or policy;
e.g. They were confused by her abrupt flip-flop of opinion and wondered what could have caused it.
(noun)
the movement or sound of something loosely waving or fluttering around;
e.g. We heard the flip-flop of the banner being blown by the wind.
(verb)
(informal American) to suddenly reverse one's actions, especially to abruptly undo one's policies;
e.g. He continued to flip-flop on the issue, unable to decide which side he was on.
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