Meaning & Definition of word "Flip"

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    Flip

    /flɪp/

    noun:

    • 1. a sudden or quick movement.
      • Example: With a flip of her hair, she caught everyone's attention.
    • 2. an instance of flipping something over.
      • Example: He did a flip in the air before landing safely.

    verb:

    • 1. to turn over or cause to turn over with a sudden quick movement.
      • Example: She flipped the pancake over in the skillet.
    • 2. to reverse the position, order, or direction of something.
      • Example: He flipped the switch to turn on the lights.
    • 3. to change suddenly or drastically.
      • Example: 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

    flipping:

    The act of turning over or rotating something.

    flipped:

    The past tense of flip, describing something that has been turned over.

    Slang Meanings of flip

    Meaning: To sell quickly for a profit.

    Example Sentence: He bought that old car to flip it for a quick profit.

    Meaning: To become very excited or agitated.

    Example Sentence: When she heard the news, she totally flipped!