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- pronunciation:
- flIp
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- phrases:
- flip one's lid, flip one's wig, flip out
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
flips, flipping, flipped |
| definition 1: |
to toss sharply so as to cause to turn over or spin.
The chef flipped the pancake in the air.The choice was made by flipping a coin. |
| definition 2: |
to toss with a snapping wrist motion.
He flipped the baseball to me with his usual air of confidence.Could you flip me the remote? |
| definition 3: |
to turn or overturn rapidly and easily.
She flipped the pages until she found the map.He flipped the turtle on its back.Those burgers will burn if you don't flip them soon.- similar words:
- reverse
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| related words: |
capsize, catapult, pass, toss, trip, tumble, turn |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to make a striking or flicking movement.
He flipped at the dog's nose with the newspaper. |
| definition 2: |
to move in a sudden or jerky manner, as with a flipper, wing, or the like.
The fish flipped left then right. |
| definition 3: |
to do a somersault in the air.
The gymnast flipped as part of her dismount. |
| definition 4: |
(slang) to become crazily excited or angry (often fol. by "out").
Her parents completely flipped out when they heard she had stayed out all night.If I get a good grade on this test, I will absolutely flip. |
| related words: |
catapult, trip, tumble, turn |
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| phrase: |
flip one's lid, flip one's wig |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an act or instance of flipping, esp. a jerky movement.
With a flip of his wrist, he sent the stone flying. |
| definition 2: |
a somersault in the air.
The skater dazzled the audience with his flip at the end of the performance.She taught the dog to do a flip. |
| related words: |
pass, toss, trip, tumble |
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| phrase: |
flip out |
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