- present tense form of flip-flop (3rd person singular).
flip-flops
Example Sentences
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She recalled being surprised by how scruffily dressed the businessman was when she met him, finding him in flip-flops, some well-worn red shorts and a T-shirt.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
At the office, Pommier preferred jeans and flip-flops, but when she was taking in the neighborhood nightlife, she was in Gucci and diamonds.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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
I pray he doesn’t get out because knowing Daddy his legs are ashy and he’s wearing Nike flip-flops with socks.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
