flip-flop
12
6.7
- noun
- /ˈflɪpˌflɑp/
- Literature
:
cambio de postura
- The politician's sudden flip-flop on environmental issues confused many voters.
So that's partially what led to, you know, a flip flop there from Biden.
- So that's partially what led to, you know, a flip flop there from Biden.
- So to hear Jerome Powell talk about patience was another bullish flip flop.
Examples
-
Romney needs to point out every one of Obama's flip-flops and lies made since he started the 08 campaign.
Blog text (17) -
Who can keep up with all those lies, flip-flops, unanswered questions, and the media beginning to wake up?
Blog text (8) -
Beyond that, as others have stated, it is a bit of a flip-flop to say that you are fine.
Blog text (6) -
Yes, this may seem like a flip-flop; guilty as charged.
Blog text (14) -
He'll likely also list Romney's past flip-flops on some major issues.
Blog text (21) -
But another reason for the Democratic flip-flop on foreign policy over the past few years is less substantive.
Blog text (30) -
However, that doesn't excuse Romney from having to answer for his policies, flip-flops, and lack of details.
Blog text (8) -
Anyone paying attention to the election can't help but see this as a dramatic flip-flop, an etch-a-sketch moment.
Blog text (11) -
That's a pretty epic flip-flop that makes Mitt's look pale in comparison.
Blog text (6) -
The MSM has done a magnificent job in not mentioning the lies and flip-flops of the Grand Campaigner.
Blog text (7)
Synonyms
54
3.4
A time when a person decides they feel differently about something
22
5.2
A sudden change to the opposite decision or policy
20
4.2
An official decision that cancels an earlier court decision
10
6.0
A complete change to the opposite view or decision
9
9.5
A sudden swap that surprises and tricks people
5
7.3
A sudden, complete change of direction or opinion
4
2.8
A decision to take back a previous choice or opinion
4
4.2
A sudden change to the opposite direction or a setback that stops progress
1
6.6
A sudden public change of a decision or promise
1
4.4
A complete change of direction or opinion
1
5.5
Changing a previous promise, decision, or opinion
1
9.6
A sudden complete change of opinion or plan
A sudden change of plans, policy, or behaviour
Antonyms
How Complete
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Flip-flop comes from the two simple words flip and flop, which feel like a quick turn and a fall, like changing sides in one movement. So a flip-flop means a sudden reversal in policy or opinion.