deciding vs flip-flop

deciding and flip-flop both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
deciding	Yes	Yes	No	No
flip-flop	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, flip-flop is a hyponym of deciding; that is, flip-flop is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than deciding:

deciding (noun)	flip-flop (noun)
the cognitive process of reaching a decision	a backward somersault
	an electronic circuit that can assume either of two stable states
	a backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe
	a decision to reverse an earlier decision

deciding (adjective)	flip-flop (adjective)
having the power or quality of deciding

deciding (verb)	flip-flop (verb)
	reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)