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Definition of flipped - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
movementturned over or upside down
- The car was flipped after the accident.
2.
- He seemed flipped after hearing the news.
3.
changesuddenly changed or reversed
- Her mood flipped from happy to angry.
Expressions with flipped
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classroom where students learn new content at home and practice in class
The flipped classroom lets students watch lectures at home.
students learn new material at home and practice in class
Flipped learning lets students watch lessons at home and do exercises in class.
Origin of flipped
flip (turn over) + -ed (past participle)
Terms with flipped included in their meaning
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sequence
in a way that the usual order is flipped
decision making
not get chosen when a coin is flipped
food
batter cooked over sweetened fruit then flipped
hair
hairstyle with flipped ends
physical objects
not rotated or flipped from its position
mechanism
able to be opened by being flipped upwards
puzzle
Rubik's Cube position with flipped edges
game
game where small discs are flipped into a cup
Examples of flipped in a sentence
The flipped boat was difficult to right. She acted flipped after the argument. His behavior was flipped during the crisis. The situation flipped in an instant. His opinion flipped after the debate.
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- French:retourné, perturbé, ...
- German:umgekippt, instabil, ...
- Italian:capovolto, instabile, ...
- Spanish:volcado, trastornado, ...
- Portuguese:capotado, perturbado, ...
- Chinese:翻转的, 失控的, ...
- Japanese:ひっくり返った, 不安定な, ...
- Arabic:مَقْلُوب, مُضْطَرِب, ...
- Hebrew:הָפוּךְ, מוּטְרָף, ...
- Russian:перевернутый, нестабильный, ...
- Ukrainian:перевернутий, нестабільний, ...
- Hindi:उलटा हुआ, अस्थिर, ...
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)
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.
View all translations of flip
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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, ...
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