- present tense form of flip-flop (3rd person singular).
flip-flops
Example Sentences
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“It’s like if a billionaire wears flip-flops for street wear, they’re eccentric,” Jia said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Although that meant breaking out flip-flops and scheduling picnics earlier than normal, it has also dashed hopes of a superbloom in Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
For example, he says you don’t want to be sporting flip-flops or sandals in the event of an emergency.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026
However, the defendant replied: "I was playing music and dancing like normal."The court heard footage showed Mr Majek go to his room at 00:33 and leave at 00:37, having swapped flip-flops for white trainers.
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025
There’s the Shock Wave—Scoob has no idea what Gs are, but the ride promises five-point-nine of them, and based on how his heart flip-flops around inside his body, he’d say it delivers.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
