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flimsy not solid or substantial; fragile; weak. [3 definitions]
flinch to draw away suddenly, as in pain or fear; wince. [3 definitions]
fling to throw violently or forcefully; hurl. [8 definitions]
flintlock an obsolete gun mechanism in which a flint strikes steel, making a spark that ignites the priming powder. [2 definitions]
flip1 to toss sharply so as to cause to turn over or spin. [9 definitions]
flip one's lid (slang) to lose control of oneself.
flip one's wig (slang) to lose control of oneself.
flipper a wide, flat limb such as on a whale, sea turtle, sea lion, or other aquatic animal, used esp. for swimming. [3 definitions]
flirt to act in a romantically or sexually enticing manner without serious intention; play at love. [6 definitions]
flit to fly or dart quickly and lightly; flutter. [3 definitions]
float to rest, stay, or drift on the surface of a liquid or in the midst of a gas such as air without sinking. [14 definitions]
flock1 a group of animals or birds of one kind keeping or kept together, such as geese or sheep. [4 definitions]
floe a mass of sheet ice floating usu. on the sea, or a detached piece of such a mass.
flood an overflowing of water onto land that is not normally under water. [8 definitions]
floodlight an electric lamp that casts a strong beam of light over a wide area. [3 definitions]
floor the lowest surface in a room, on which one stands. [9 definitions]
flop to fall down or over in a limp or heavy manner. [8 definitions]
floppy loosely hanging or flapping; softy flexible. [2 definitions]
floppy disk a thin flexible plastic disk with a magnetic coating, on which computer information can be stored; diskette; floppy.
flora plants collectively, esp. those of a particular area, period, or environment. (Cf. fauna.) [2 definitions]
floral of, concerning, or composed of flowers.