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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries플립플랍
Pronunciation / Transliteration: peullippeullap
"그녀는 해변에 플립플랍을 신고 갔다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of sandal characterized by a flat sole and a Y-shaped strap that passes between the first and second toes.
"She wore her flip-flops to the beach."
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To change one's opinion or position suddenly and often repeatedly.
"The politician tends to flip-flop on key issues."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'flip-flop' originated in the mid-20th century, likely derived from the sound made by the footwear when walking. It has evolved to also describe a sudden change in opinion or policy, reflecting a broader metaphorical use in political and social contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Flip-Flop" is said worldwide
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tongs
Transliteration: tɔ̃
"Elle a porté ses tongs à la plage."
Flip-Flops
Transliteration: flɪp flɔps
"Sie trug ihre Flip-Flops zum Strand."
infradito
Transliteration: infradito
"Ha indossato le infradito per andare in spiaggia."
chanclas
Transliteration: ˈtʃaŋklas
"Llevó sus chanclas a la playa."
chinelo
Transliteration: ʃiˈnɛlu
"Ela usou seu chinelo na praia."
चप्पल
Transliteration: chappal
"उसने समुद्र तट पर चप्पल पहनी।"
人字拖
Transliteration: rén zì tuō
"她穿着人字拖去海滩。"
플립플랍
Transliteration: peullippeullap
"그녀는 해변에 플립플랍을 신고 갔다."
ビーチサンダル
Transliteration: bīchi sandaru
"彼女はビーチサンダルを履いて海に行った。"
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