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/flɪp/
Meaning & Definition
noun
a sudden or quick movement.
With a flip of her hair, she caught everyone's attention.
an instance of flipping something over.
He did a flip in the air before landing safely.
verb
to turn over or cause to turn over with a sudden quick movement.
She flipped the pancake over in the skillet.
to reverse the position, order, or direction of something.
He flipped the switch to turn on the lights.
to change suddenly or drastically.
The stock market flipped after the announcement.
Etymology
Middle English 'flippen', perhaps of imitative origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
flip out:
To suddenly become very angry or excited.
flip the script:
To reverse the roles or switch perspectives.
flip one's lid:
To lose control or become very agitated.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To sell quickly for a profit.
He bought that old car to flip it for a quick profit.
To become very excited or agitated.
When she heard the news, she totally flipped!