Flip flop is a common term for sandals or open-toed shoes that are perfect for a casual summer look. Synonyms for flip flops include thongs, jandals, slippers, zorries, and pluggers. Thongs, originating in Australia, are often used interchangeably with flip flops in the southern hemisphere. Jandals, a term commonly used in New Zealand, come from a combination of "Japanese" and "sandals" and refer to the style of footwear originating in Japan that inspired the flip flop. In Japan, the term for flip flops is zori or geta. Pluggers is a slang term used in Australia to describe the popular rubber flip flop style. Whatever you choose to call them, these easy-to-wear shoes have become a summer staple.