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July 18, 2019 Word of the Day

flip-flop /ˈflɪpˌflɑːp/ noun
flip-flop
/ˈflɪpˌflɑːp/
noun

plural flip–flops

Flip-flops
Flip-flops
Definition of FLIP-FLOP

[count]

1 : a type of loose rubber sandal

  • She wore flip-flops to the beach.

2 chiefly US, informal : a sudden change of opinion

  • a politician accused of doing flip-flops on important social issues

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