Flipper

/ˈflɪpər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A broad, flat limb or appendage used for swimming or flying, often found on aquatic animals, such as seals or penguins.

The seal gracefully glided through the water using its powerful flippers.

A device used to flip something over; often used in reference to cooking utensils.

He used a flipper to turn the pancakes on the hot griddle.

A person who buys and sells properties or assets quickly for a profit.

She is a flipper who specializes in renovating houses for resale.

Late 19th century, from the verb 'flip' + '-er'.

fish out of water

Someone in an uncomfortable or unfamiliar situation.

flip out

To become extremely agitated or angry.

to flip the script

To change a situation in a way that surprises others.

dolphin

A highly intelligent marine mammal known for its agility and playful behavior.

seal

A marine mammal that is characterized by its flippers and ability to swim well in the water.

swim

To move through water by using limbs or fins.

A term for someone who flips properties for quick resale.

He's a flipper, always selling houses after a quick renovation.

Refers to someone who undergoes a sudden and radical change in attitude or behavior.

After the ordeal, she became a flipper, completely changing her outlook on life.