flipflop
Toe-post shoe
A flipflop is a flat sandal held on by a Y-shaped strap between the toes, named for the sound it makes when walking.
The word also describes a reversal of position or opinion, especially in politics: The senator's flipflop on immigration cost him votes.
As a verb, to flipflop is to reverse course: She keeps flipflopping on whether to take the job.
Also spelled flip-flop.
Sole with straps
- thongNarrow fastening strip
- slipperSoft home footwear
- slidesMoves smoothly across surface
- tongsHinged grasping utensil
straps · rubber · sole · tread · casual · lightweight · poolside · beachwear
To make different
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- turnaroundShift in opposite direction
- reversalComplete change of direction
- about-faceFull directional reversal
U-turn · backtrack · pivot · volte-face · retraction · inconsistency · contradiction · backpedal
Having two stable states
- latchDoor-securing catch
- registerRecord officially; vocal range
- toggleTwo-position switch
- JKTexted "never mind, joking"
binary · digital · electronics · sequential · memory · state · trigger · clock
Hesitate or fluctuate
- hesitatePause in uncertainty
- vacillateWaver between choices
- oscillateMove rhythmically between extremes
- ditherNervous inability to choose
equivocate · waffle · alternate · fickle · indecisive · irresolute · undecided · uncertain
sandal
Sole with straps
tongs · straps · rubber · sole · tread · casual · lightweight · poolside · beachwear · comfort
change
To make different
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- turnaroundShift in opposite direction
- reversalComplete change of direction
about-face · U-turn · backtrack · pivot · volte-face · retraction · inconsistency · contradiction · backpedal · shift
bistable
Having two stable states
JK · binary · digital · electronics · sequential · memory · state · trigger · clock · transistor
waver
Hesitate or fluctuate
- hesitatePause in uncertainty
- vacillateWaver between choices
- oscillateMove rhythmically between extremes
dither · equivocate · waffle · alternate · fickle · indecisive · irresolute · undecided · uncertain · tentative
flipflopboot
High shoe or startup
hiking boot · combat boot · work boot · ski boot · ankle boot
flipflopsteadfastness
Firm loyal dedication
consistency · resolve · firmness · constancy · conviction