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Definitions for Flipflop

[1] Informal . a sudden or unexpected reversal, as of direction, belief, attitude, or policy.
[2] a backward somersault.
[3] Also called flip-flop circuit. Electronics . an electronic circuit having two stable conditions, each one corresponding to one of two alternative input signals.
[4] any of several similar devices having two alternative states, the change of state being caused by some input signal or by some change of input.
[5] the sound and motion of something flapping, as a wind-blown shutter; a banging to and fro.
[6] any backless, usually open-toed flat shoe or slipper.
[7] a flat, backless rubber sandal, usually secured on the foot by a thong between the first two toes, as for use at a beach, swimming pool, etc. Compare thong, zori.
[8] (in advertising) a display or presentation, usually on an easel, consisting of a series of pages hinged at the top and flipped over in sequence.
[9] with repeated sounds and motions, as of something flapping.
[10] Informal . to make a sudden or unexpected reversal, as of direction, belief, attitude, or policy: The opposition claimed that the president had flip-flopped on certain issues.
[11] to execute a backward somersault.
[12] to flap; bang to and fro: The door flip-flopped in the high wind.
[13] a backward handspring
[14] Also called: bistable an electronic device or circuit that can assume either of two stable states by the application of a suitable pulse
[15] informal , mainly US a complete change of opinion, policy, etc
[16] a repeated flapping or banging noise
[17] Also called (US, Canadian, Austral, and NZ): thong a rubber-soled sandal attached to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the next toe
[18] informal , mainly US to make a complete change of opinion, policy, etc
[19] to move with repeated flaps
[20] with repeated flappings to go flip-flop

Words related to Flipflop

flip-flopabout-face, turnabout, reversal, U-turn, changeover, switch, turnaround, change, switchover

Words nearby Flipflop

flip-flopflip, flip chart, flip one's lid, flip side, flip through, flip-flop, flip-flopper, flip-top, flip-up, flipbook, flippant

Origin of Flipflop

-flopFirst recorded in 1655–65

Word origin for Flipflop

-flopC16: reduplication of flip

Synonyms for Flipflop

reversal, about-face, antipode, antithesis, back, bottom, contra, contradiction, contradictory, contrary, converse, counter, flip-flop, inverse, overturning, rear, regression, retrogression, retroversion, reversion, switch, turn, turnabout, turning, underside, verso, volte-face, antipole, change of mind, counterpole, flip side, other side, reversement, turn around, wrong side