Flip Flopper

Pronunciation: /flɪp flɑpər/

Definitions of flip flopper

noun a type of sandal with a thong strap and a flat sole

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a flip flopper when it comes to choosing a restaurant.

A2 She is known as a flip flopper because she changes her mind frequently.

B1 The politician was criticized for being a flip flopper on important issues.

B2 As a manager, he cannot afford to be seen as a flip flopper in decision-making.

C1 The CEO's reputation suffered due to being labeled as a flip flopper by the media.

C2 In high-stakes negotiations, being perceived as a flip flopper can be detrimental to one's credibility.

Examples of flip flopper in a Sentence

formal The politician was labeled a flip flopper for changing his stance on the issue multiple times.

informal Don't be such a flip flopper and make up your mind already!

slang She's such a flip flopper, always changing her mind at the last minute.

figurative His indecisiveness earned him the nickname 'flip flopper' among his friends.

Grammatical Forms of flip flopper

• past tense: flip flopped
• plural: flip floppers
• comparative: more flip flopper
• superlative: most flip flopper
• present tense: flip flops
• future tense: will flip flop
• perfect tense: have flip flopped
• continuous tense: is flip flopping
• singular: flip flopper
• positive degree: flip flopper
• infinitive: to flip flop
• gerund: flip flopping
• participle: flip flopping

Origin and Evolution of flip flopper

First Known Use: 1968 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'flip flopper' originated as a colloquialism in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who frequently changes their opinions or positions, the term has evolved to also imply indecisiveness or inconsistency in character.