ˈ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: flip (II) + flop (III)
1. : a rubber sandal loosely fastened to the foot by means of a thong
2. : a sudden reversal (as of policy or strategy)
performed an amazing flip-flop … that put the plans back in motion — Ed Magnuson
• flip-flop " intransitive verb