flip

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>intransitive 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

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