flip-flop (n.)

  1. a decision to reverse an earlier decision

    [ Syn: reversal , change of mind , turnabout , turnaround ]

  2. a backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe

    [ Syn: thong ]

  3. an electronic circuit that can assume either of two stable states

  4. a backward somersault

    flip-flop (v.)

  1. reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

    [ Syn: interchange , tack , switch , alternate , flip ]

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