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flighty lacking stability, or serious purpose or interest; irresponsible; frivolous. [2 definitions]
flimflam (informal) a bit of nonsense; foolery. [3 definitions]
flimsy not solid or substantial; fragile; weak. [3 definitions]
flinch to draw away suddenly, as in pain or fear; wince. [3 definitions]
flinders chips, splinters, or fragments.
fling to throw violently or forcefully; hurl. [8 definitions]
flint a very hard form of quartz that gives off sparks when it is struck by steel. [3 definitions]
flint glass a bright fusible optical glass that contains lead oxide and is used for lenses and crystal.
flintlock an obsolete gun mechanism in which a flint strikes steel, making a spark that ignites the priming powder. [2 definitions]
flinty made of or containing flint. [2 definitions]
flip1 to toss sharply so as to cause to turn over or spin. [9 definitions]
flip2 a mixed drink made with an alcoholic beverage, sugar, and beaten eggs.
flip3 (informal) disrespectful; discourteous. [2 definitions]
flip-flop a sudden reversal or change of mind, allegiance, or the like. [7 definitions]
flip one's lid (slang) to lose control of oneself.
flip one's wig (slang) to lose control of oneself.
flip out (informal) to lose control of one's emotions, esp. in anger or excitement.
flippant disrespectful or indifferent to someone or something worthy of respect; shallowly humorous.
flipper a wide, flat limb such as on a whale, sea turtle, sea lion, or other aquatic animal, used esp. for swimming. [3 definitions]
flip side (informal) the opposite, usu. less important, side of a phonograph record. [2 definitions]
flirt to act in a romantically or sexually enticing manner without serious intention; play at love. [6 definitions]