FLIP-FLOP


Meaning of FLIP-FLOP in English

■ noun

1》 a light sandal with a thong that passes between the big and second toes.

2》 N. Amer. a backward somersault or handspring.

3》 N. Amer. informal an abrupt reversal of policy.

4》 Electronics a switching circuit which works by changing between two stable states.

■ verb

1》 move with a flapping sound or motion.

2》 N. Amer. informal make an abrupt reversal of policy.

Origin

C17: reduplication of flop .

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