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Define Flip Flop Meaning

Flip Flop
To go back and forth on a decision or issue.

To make a decision and then change your mind.

Bernard: You coming to Hooters for happy hour?

Larry: No, I can't. My wife wants me home at 6.

Bernard: You said you were goin' an hour ago! Nice flip flop. Get a sack.
By Teresina
Flip Flop
a metallic, iridescent paint on a car which appears to change colors when viewed from different angles - often applied to caddies by rappers in houston

damn, that caddy dripped out wit dat candy apple flip flop mayne
By Gisella
Flip Flop
Trucker slang for the return journey.

Catch ya' on the flip flop!
By Aura
Flip Flop
n. a type of footwear
see also jandal

"nice flip flops mate"
By Hadria
Flip Flop
1) An electronic circuit that reverses ("flips") its state when a pulse is administered to it.
2) A behaviour similar to the aforementioned circuit's. Reversing your stance, depending on input.
3) A kind of open shoe.

1) A register has to store and erase values as needed, so you must use flip-flops to implement one.
2) Politicians are extremely prone to flip-flopping, especially when votes are at stake.
3) I will buy some matching red flip flops to go with my red T-shirt.
By Ottilie
Flip Flop
a person that says there in one gang and represents another

GUY: ya im a crip
other guy: bitch your a flip flop
By Jackquelin
Flip Flop
a backless foam-rubber sandal with a V-shaped strap secured between the toes and at the sides of the foot

"Many people wear flip flops at the beach."
By Annmarie
Flip Flop
A term that refers to color changing paint on cars.

Man that chevy got that four color flip flop with a peanutbutter rag.
By Maddalena
Flip Flop
See George W. Bush. A political term for trying to be on both sides of every issue.

Saying you support the military and then cutting its' funding for troops' supplies and veteran healthcare plans.

Saying there is no need for a 9/11 comission, refusing to co-operate with them, and then promising to ensure that all of their recommendations are implemented after congradulating their hard work.

Lowering air and water standards and calling it "The Clean Air and Water Act".

Campaigning as a pro-life politician, chipping away at abortion rights, but also saying that Roe v. Wade should remain intact.

Using FOX News to label your opponent a flip-flopper when you yourself live in a waffle house built on lies, blood, and oil.

ETC. ETC. ETC.
By Filippa
Flip Flop
A trite, topical, and out-dated political term invented by republicans for the 2004 ellections. Often used as a term of disparagement to chastize democrats for not supporting every single piece of legislation in favor of one particular thing.

Talking Head 1: Y'know, kerry voted against sending $86 billion of support for our troops. That guy flip flops more than an IHOP!

Talking Head 2: Dude... he wrote his OWN $86 billion troop support bill! And his version said where the money would COME from, instead of just tacking it onto the deficit. Why would he vote for the other bill?
By Paula