flip flop

/ˈflɪp ˌflɑp/
verb
  1. To change one's opinion or position suddenly, especially in a way that seems inconsistent.
    • Stop flip-flopping and make a decision.
    • The senator flip-flopped on the healthcare bill twice in one week.
    • He flip-flopped between supporting and opposing the new law.
noun
  1. A type of open, casual sandal with a flat sole and a V-shaped strap that goes between the first and second toes.
    • She slipped on her flip-flops before heading to the beach.
    • I lost one of my flip-flops in the sand.
    • He wore old flip-flops to the pool party.
  2. A sudden change of opinion or policy, especially in politics.
    • The candidate was criticized for his flip-flop on the tax issue.
    • Voters often dislike a flip-flop on important policies.
    • Her flip-flop on environmental regulations surprised many supporters.
  3. An electronic circuit that can store one bit of data, used in computers and digital devices.
    • Flip-flops are basic building blocks of digital electronics.
    • The engineer designed a new flip-flop for the memory chip.
    • A flip-flop circuit can hold a binary value of 0 or 1.
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