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flip
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- pronunciation:
- flIp
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- flip one's lid, flip one's wig
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
flips, flipping, flipped |
| definition 1: |
to throw in such a way as to cause to turn over or spin.
He flipped the coin to see who would get the seat by the window. |
| definition 2: |
to toss with a quick, sharp movement.
Bill flipped the car keys to Sally. |
| definition 3: |
to turn or turn over quickly and easily.
She flipped the pages until she found the map she was looking for.He flipped the turtle on its back.- similar words:
- reverse
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| definition 4: |
to do a somersault in the air.
The circus dog jumped and flipped. |
| related words: |
capsize, catapult, pass, toss, trip, tumble, turn |
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| phrase: |
flip one's lid |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an act or instance of flipping.
With a flip of the light switch, the darkness was gone. |
| definition 2: |
a somersault in the air.
He did an amazing back flip. |
| related words: |
pass, tumble |
| phrase: |
flip one's wig |
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