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.


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  1. Flip-flopper as a noun (pejorative):

    A person, especially a politician, who changes his or her opinion.

  1. Trimmer as an adjective:

  1. Trimmer as a noun:

    One who trims, arranges, fits, or ornaments.

  2. Trimmer as a noun:

    A device used to trim.

    Examples:

    "My new electric shaver has a beard trimmer attachment."

  3. Trimmer as a noun (nautical):

    A member of the crew who trims the sails.

  4. Trimmer as a noun:

    Someone who fluctuates between opposing factions, political parties etc., according to current interest, a flip-flopper.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Trimmer as a noun (fishing):

    A float bearing a baited hook and line, used in fishing for pike.

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