From HomoExcelsior

1. The movement or sound of repeated flapping. 2. A backward somersault or handspring. 3. a foreign policy flip-flop. 4. A backless, often foam rubber sandal held to the foot at the big toe by means of a thong. 5. An electronic circuit or mechanical device capable of assuming either of two stable states, especially a computer circuit used to store a single bit of information.

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