The difference between Flip-flopper and Trimmer
When used as nouns, flip-flopper means a person, especially a politician, who changes his or her opinion, whereas trimmer means one who trims, arranges, fits, or ornaments.
check bellow for the other definitions of Flip-flopper and Trimmer
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Flip-flopper as a noun (pejorative):
A person, especially a politician, who changes his or her opinion.
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Trimmer as an adjective:
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Trimmer as a noun:
One who trims, arranges, fits, or ornaments.
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Trimmer as a noun:
A device used to trim.
Examples:
"My new electric shaver has a beard trimmer attachment."
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Trimmer as a noun (nautical):
A member of the crew who trims the sails.
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Trimmer as a noun:
Someone who fluctuates between opposing factions, political parties etc., according to current interest, a flip-flopper.
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Trimmer as a noun (architecture):
A beam into which are framed the ends of headers in floor framing, as when a hole is to be left for stairs, or to avoid bringing joists near chimneys.
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Trimmer as a noun (mining, historical):
A person employed to rearrange the coal in the hold of a vessel, so that it fills the vessel without forming a conical blockage.
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Trimmer as a noun (mining, historical):
A device for storing coal in gradually increasing piles made by building up at the point of the cone or top of the prism.
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Trimmer as a noun (fishing):
A float bearing a baited hook and line, used in fishing for pike.