fflipfflop

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • fflip-fflop

Etymology

Borrowed from English flip-flop.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈflɪpflɔp/
  • Rhymes: -ɪpflɔp

Noun

fflipfflop m (plural fflipfflops, not mutable)

  1. flip-flop
    • 2021 August 23, BBC Cymru Fyw‎[1]:
      "Dach chi'n cael yr hofrennydd allan a'r achubwyr mynydd allan - gallai rhywun fod mewn gwir anhawster yn rhywle arall, wedi disgyn neu rywbeth, ac mae'r hofrennydd yn mynd i achub rhywun sy'n gwisgo fflip-fflops."
      "You get the helicopter out and mountain rescue out – there could be someone in real trouble somewhere else, fallen or something, and the helicopter goes to rescue someone who's wearing flip-flops."

References

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “fflipfflop”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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