Main Entry: ¹flip

Pronunciation: \ˈflip\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): flipped; flip·ping

Etymology: probably imitative

Date: circa 1567

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 priceintransitive 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