Main Entry:

¹flip

Pronunciation:

\ˈflip\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

flipped; flip·ping

Etymology:

probably imitative

Date:

circa 1567

transitive verb1: to toss so as to cause to turn over in the air <flip a coin> ; also : toss <flip me the ball> <flip one end of the scarf over your shoulder>2 a: to cause to turn and especially to turn over <flipped the car> <flipping the pages of a book> b: to move with a small quick motion <flip a switch>3: to buy and usually renovate (real estate) so as to quickly resell at a higher priceintransitive verb1: to make a twitching or flicking movement <the fish flipped and flopped on the deck> ; also : to change from one position to another and especially turn over <the car flipped>2: leaf 2 <flipped through the pages>3slang a: to lose one's mind or composure —often used with out b: to become very enthusiastic