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- [flip]
- /flɪp/
- /flɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [flip]
- /flɪp/
Definitions of flip word
- verb with object flip to toss or put in motion with a sudden impulse, as with a snap of a finger and thumb, especially so as to cause to turn over in the air: to flip a coin. 1
- verb with object flip to move (something) suddenly or jerkily. 1
- verb with object flip to turn over, especially with a short rapid gesture: to flip pancakes with a spatula. 1
- verb with object flip Slang. to make (someone) insane, irrational, angry, or highly excited (usually followed by out). 1
- verb with object flip Finance. to resell, especially quickly, or to refinance, as a mortgage loan. 1
- verb without object flip to make a flicking movement; strike at something smartly or sharply; snap. 1
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Origin of flip
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; 1955-60 for def 10; see fillip
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Flip
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
flip popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
flip usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flip
verb flip
- flick — a motion picture.
- jerk — to move with a quick, sharp motion; move spasmodically.
- toss — Terminal Oriented Social Science
- chuck — When you chuck something somewhere, you throw it there in a casual or careless way.
- twist — to combine, as two or more strands or threads, by winding together; intertwine.
noun flip
- handspring — an acrobatic feat in which one starts from a standing position and wheels the body forward or backward in a complete circle, landing first on the hands and then on the feet, without contact by the rest of the body.
- flip-flop — Informal. a sudden or unexpected reversal, as of direction, belief, attitude, or policy.
- somersault — an acrobatic movement, either forward or backward, in which the body rolls end over end, making a complete revolution.
- cartwheel — If you do a cartwheel, you do a fast, circular movement with your body. You fall sideways, put your hands on the ground, swing your legs over, and return to a standing position.
- vault — the act of vaulting.
adjective flip
- casual — If you are casual, you are, or you pretend to be, relaxed and not very concerned about what is happening or what you are doing.
- joking — something said or done to provoke laughter or cause amusement, as a witticism, a short and amusing anecdote, or a prankish act: He tells very funny jokes. She played a joke on him.
- dismissive — indicating dismissal or rejection; having the purpose or effect of dismissing, as from one's presence or from consideration: a curt, dismissive gesture.
- cheeky — If you describe a person or their behaviour as cheeky, you think that they are slightly rude or disrespectful but in a charming or amusing way.
- jesting — a joke or witty remark; witticism.
Antonyms for flip
adjective flip
- serious — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
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