Definition of Flip-flop
Flip-flop
flip·flop


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A sudden, complete change of opinion or policy.

e.g. The politician's flip-flop on the issue lost her many supporters.

(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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