English dictionary
flip
/fl/I/p/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
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hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg
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a sudden, quick movement
ExamplesWith a flip of the wrist.
The fish flipped over.
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the act of flipping a coin
Synonyms tossSource: WordNet 3.0
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a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water
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(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
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A mixture of beer, spirit, etc., stirred and heated by a hot iron.
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adjective satellite
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marked by casual disrespect
ExamplesA flip answer to serious question.
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verb
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lightly throw to see which side comes up
ExamplesI don't know what to do--I may as well flip a coin!
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cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
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look through a book or other written material
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toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
Synonyms twitchSource: WordNet 3.0
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cause to move with a flick
Synonyms flickSource: WordNet 3.0
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throw or toss with a light motion
ExamplesFlip me the beachball.
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move with a flick or light motion
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turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse
ExamplesFlip over the pork chop.
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react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way
ExamplesHe flipped when he heard that he was accepted into Princeton University.
Synonyms flip outSource: WordNet 3.0
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go mad, go crazy
ExamplesHe flipped when he heard that he was being laid off.
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reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
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To toss or fillip; as, to <i>flip</i> up a cent.
Source: webster1913