Entry revised for OED Online

flip-flop, n.

DRAFT REVISION July 2007

f. A plastic or rubber sandal consisting of a flat sole and straps. Also attrib.

P. D. JAMES MS Descr. in H. M. Customs & Excise Declar. Personal Baggage (official form) (O.E.D. Archive), Maps, 1 pair of 'flip-flops', 1 shirt (white), 1 shirt (coloured) [etc.].

D. STRONG MS Diary 2 July (O.E.D. Archive), Bought flip flops. Walked to pool.

1970 Observer 15 Mar. 6/3 Milligan has a beard and wears flip-flops with jeans. 1971 M. POLLAND Package to Spain xii. 152 'She had flip-flops with white daisies on the front of them.' 'Flip-flops?'.. 'Sandals. Beach sandals all made of plastic.' 1971 W. J. BURLEY Guilt Edged i. 18 She wore..blue jeans and flip-flop sandals.