flip
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verb \ˈflip\flippedflip·ping
Definition of FLIP
transitive verb
1
: 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 price
intransitive verb
1
: 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>
3
slang a : to lose one's mind or composure —often used with out b : to become very enthusiastic
See Examples of FLIP
- She was sitting in the waiting room, flipping the pages of a magazine.
- His car flipped over on the interstate.
Origin of FLIP
probably imitative
First Known Use: circa 1567
2flip
nounDefinition of FLIP
1
: a mixed drink usually consisting of a sweetened spiced liquor with beaten eggs
2
: an act or instance of flipping
3
: the motion used in flipping
4
: a somersault especially in the air
Examples of FLIP
- the flip of a coin
- She turned on the lights with the flip of a switch.
First Known Use of FLIP
1695
3flip
adjectiveDefinition of FLIP
Examples of FLIP
- <made some flip comment about the marriage between the old man and the considerably younger woman>
First Known Use of FLIP
1823
Related to FLIP
- Synonyms
- cute, facetious, flippant, pert, smart, smart-aleck, smart-alecky, smart-ass, smart-assed, smarty-pants, wise, wiseass
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