Definition of flip - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
turn overtr. turn something over quickly or suddenlytr.
- She flipped the pancake with ease.
2.
movementintr. change direction or position suddenlyintr.
- The car flipped over during the accident.
3.
technologytr. switch a device on or off quicklytr.
- She flipped the light switch as she entered.
4.
light throwtr. throw something lightly causing it to spintr.
- He flipped the coin to decide the winner.
5.
decision-makingtr. toss a coin to make a decisiontr.
- Let's flip a coin to decide who goes first..
6.
readingintr. move through pages quickly to find informationintr.
- She flipped through the magazine to find the article.
7.
- He flipped when he heard the news.
8.
commercetr. US sell something quickly for profittr. US
- They flipped the house in just three months.
Noun
1.
rotationmaneuver rotating an object end over end
- The gymnast performed a perfect flip.
2.
changesudden reversal or change in direction
- The flip of the car was terrifying to witness..
3.
gymnasticssomersault or quick rotation of the body
- He impressed everyone with a perfect flip off the diving board..
4.
gamethe act of flipping a coin
- They decided the winner with a coin flip.
5.
businessUS the purchase and quick resale for profitUS
- They made a profit from the house flip.
6.
sportsUS the act of throwing a ball to a teammateUS
- The quarterback's flip was intercepted.
7.
beautyDated US hairstyle with hair sticking out at earsDated US
- He styled his hair into a flip.
Adjective
1.
attitudehaving a playful or sarcastic tone
- She gave a flip response to the question.
2.
behaviormarked by casual disrespect
- The flip attitude of the student was noted by the principal.
Images of flip
maneuver rotating an object end over end 
somersault or quick rotation of the body
Expressions with flip
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turn something upside down quickly
She flipped over the pancake.
look quickly through pages of a book or magazine
She likes to flip through fashion magazines during her break.
decide by flipping a coin
Let's flip for who goes first.
react with extreme emotion
He flipped out in joy at the news of his promotion..
make a decision by tossing a coin
We couldn't agree, so we flipped a coin to choose the restaurant.
opposite or negative aspect of something
The flip side of fame is lack of privacy.
feeling nervous excitement or anxiety
Her stomach flip before the big performance.
challenge or change the usual way of doing something
The new CEO decided to flip the script on company policies.
dismiss or ignore someone or something rudely
She flipped off his comments and walked away.
lose control emotionally or mentally
He flipped his lid when he saw the damage to his car..
cause a sudden big change in someone's life
Losing his job flipped his world upside down.
lose control or become very angry
He flipped out over the broken vase and started yelling.
from another point of view
On the flip side, the new policy could save money.
become very excited or angry suddenly
Dad will flip your wig when he sees that credit-card bill.
make a rude gesture with the middle finger
He flipped the bird at the driver.
act of flipping a coin to decide
We used a coin flip to choose the movie.
turn a page quickly using your fingers
She flipped the page to continue reading.
activate or deactivate a device
She flipped the switch to turn on the lights.
sandal with a thong between the toes
She wore flip-flops to the beach.
small book with images creating animation
She created a flip book for her art class.
cook burgers on a grill or stove
He used to flip burgers at the local diner.
large pad of paper on a stand for presentations
She drew graphs on the flip chart during the meeting..
shows surprise or shock in a mild way
What the flip is going on here?
person making a complete change of policy or opinion
He was labeled a flip-flopper after reversing his stance on the issue.
Origin of flip
Old English, flippen (to flick) + -en (suffix)
Terms with flip included in their meaning
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flip over
change to a different state or condition
coin flip
act of flipping a coin to decide something
games
flip a coin to decide something
flip pages
turn pages quickly using the thumb
actions
fold or flip something downward
action
flip something so the other side is up
coin flip
successfully guess the outcome of a coin flip
movement
flip over onto the back or top
physical object
flip an object so the top is at the bottom
physical action
flip something so the top becomes the bottom
flip over
cause to turn over from an upright position
open sandal
flip-flop type of sandal
car crash
car flip with a full horizontal rotation
car crash
flip and rotate horizontally in a vehicle
coin flip
about a probability model with two possible outcomes
boat flip
overturn accidentally
acrobatic flip
acrobatic movement where the body rolls head over heels
game
flip a coin to decide between two options
swimming
perform a flip turn in swimming to change direction
sports
skateboarding trick involving a flip
rotation
rotate or flip something upwards
transportation
flip end over end in an uncontrolled manner
cooking
tool used to flip or lift food
coin flip
act of flipping a coin to decide something
Examples of flip in a sentence
The gymnast flipped in the air with precision. She managed to flip the pancake perfectly. The gymnast can flip in mid-air with ease. He flipped the switch to start the machine. I flipped the power button to reboot the system. She flipped the pancake with ease.
The gymnast flipped the baton in the air. We can flip a coin to see who pays the bill. He suggested they flip a coin to settle the argument. He flipped through the pages to find the recipe. I flipped through the book to locate the chapter. She flipped when she saw the mess. They flipped over the unexpected decision. She managed to flip the vintage car for a tidy profit. Investors often flip stocks to capitalize on market trends. He landed the flip perfectly on the skateboard. The diver executed a backward flip. The flip in his attitude was unexpected. The stock market flip caused panic among investors. She did a flip on the trampoline. The gymnast's flip was flawless. The flip of the coin determined their fate. A quick flip decided who would go first. The car flip earned them a tidy sum. He specializes in the flip of distressed properties. She caught a quick flip near the basket. The short flip set up an easy score. Her flip curled neatly beneath each ear. The stylist gave Maya a soft flip for the recital. His flip comment lightened the mood. The flip attitude was not appreciated by everyone. His flip remarks during the meeting were unappreciated. She gave a flip response to the serious question.
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- French:retourner, salto, ...
- German:umdrehen, Salto, ...
- Italian:girare, capriola, ...
- Spanish:voltear, salto, ...
- Portuguese:virar, salto mortal, ...
- Chinese:翻转, 翻转动作, ...
- Japanese:ひっくり返す, フリップ, ...
- Arabic:قَلَبَ, شَقْلَبَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהָפוֹךְ, פְּלִיפּ, ...
- Russian:перевернуть, сальто, ...
- Ukrainian:перевернути, сальто, ...
- Hindi:पलटना, फ्लिप, ...
Definition of FLIP - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: flexible loan insurance planTECH. plan to help people pay back loans flexiblyTECH.
- He chose the FLIP for his mortgage.
- The FLIP offered him a way to manage his debt.
- She recommended the FLIP to her clients.
Origin of FLIP
imitative
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- French:plan d'assurance de prêt flexible, ...
- German:flexibler Kreditversicherungsplan, ...
- Italian:piano assicurativo flessibile per prestiti, ...
- Spanish:plan flexible de seguro de préstamo, ...
- Portuguese:FLIP, ...
- Chinese:灵活贷款保险计划, ...
- Japanese:フレキシブルローンプラン, ...
- Arabic:خطة التأمين على القرض المرن, ...
- Hebrew:תּוֹכְנִית בִּטּוּחַ הַלְוָאָה גְּמִישָׁה, ...
- Russian:гибкий план страхования кредита, ...
- Ukrainian:гнучкий план страхування позики, ...
- Hindi:लचीली ऋण भुगतान योजना, ...
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