Definition of 'flip'

Noun

1. an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
      Synonyms: somersault somerset summersault summerset somersaulting
2. hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg
3. the act of flipping a coin
      Synonyms: toss
4. a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water
5. (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team; "the pass was fumbled"
      Synonyms: pass toss

Verb

1. lightly throw to see which side comes up; "I don't know what to do--I may as well flip a coin!"
      Synonyms: toss
2. cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"
      Synonyms: throw switch
3. look through a book or other written material; "He thumbed through the report"; "She leafed through the volume"
      Synonyms: flick thumb riffle leaf riff
4. toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
      Synonyms: twitch
5. cause to move with a flick; "he flicked his Bic"
      Synonyms: flick
6. throw or toss with a light motion; "flip me the beachball"; "toss me newspaper"
      Synonyms: toss sky pitch
7. move with a flick or light motion
8. turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse; "flip over the pork chop"; "turn over the pancakes"
      Synonyms: flip over turn over
9. go mad, go crazy; "He flipped when he heard that he was being laid off"
      Synonyms: flip out
10. reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
       Synonyms: interchange tack switch alternate flip-flop

Adjective

1. marked by casual disrespect; "a flip answer to serious question"; "the student was kept in for impudent behavior"
      Synonyms: impudent insolent snotty-nosed

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