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| flip [ flip ] |
verb (past and past participle flipped, present participle flip·ping, 3rd person present singular flips) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb turn something over: to turn something over from one side to the other with a quick movement of the wrist, hand, or fingers
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2. transitive verb move something with quick light motion: to move something with a small sharp quick motion
  She flipped the light on and walked in.
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3. transitive verb toss something carelessly: to throw or toss something carelessly and lightly
flip a pen across the table
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4. transitive and intransitive verb turn pages of reading material: to turn the pages of a magazine or book quickly
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5. transitive and intransitive verb spin coin: to flick the edge of a coin with your thumb so that it spins in the air before landing
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6. intransitive verb get suddenly angry: to become very angry or upset suddenly
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slang
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When I told her I wouldn't help her, she just flipped.
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7. intransitive verb get excited at something nice: to become excited over something that is pleasurable or attractive
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slang
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adjective (comparative flip·per, superlative flip·pest) |
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flippant: showing a lack of seriousness that is considered inappropriate
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a flip remark
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noun (plural flips) |
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1. coin's spin: the spin of a coin or other object as it is tossed or thrown
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2. sports turning of body: a turning of the body through 360 degrees by springing from the ground or while diving
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3. beverages alcohol and egg drink: an alcoholic drink containing beaten egg
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| [Mid-16th century. Probably an imitation of the sound] |
