flip — ozdic

Definitions

noun

1

A maneuver which rotates an object end over end.

We'll decide this on a flip of a coin.

The diver did a couple of flips before landing in the pool.

2

A complete change of direction, decision, movement etc.

3

A fillip or light blow.

[…] who looked at Dean a moment, crossed over the stage to him, raised himself on his toes, dashed his own hat firmly down to his ears, and every one on the stage supposed Dean was about to receive a flip on the ear or nose.

4

A whit or jot; the tiniest amount.

I don't care a flip for what he says.

5

A short flight.

"While that was going on, we were getting organized. There were some fifty or sixty of us to begin with. I took flips in the helicopter, and when I saw signs of a group anywhere, I'd go down and issue a general invitation to come along."

verb

1

To throw so as to turn over.

You need to flip the pancake onto the other side.

However, the hosts hit back and hit back hard, first replacement hooker Andrew Hore sliding over, then Williams careering out of his own half and leaving several defenders for dead before flipping the ball to Nonu to finish off a scintillating move.

2

To put into a quick revolving motion through a snap of the thumb and index finger.

If you can't decide which option to go for, flip a coin.

Parkour – often referred to as freerunning – entails creatively moving through an urban environment: flipping, jumping and vaulting across various obstacles.

3

To win a state (or county) won by another party in the preceding elections.

Wisconsin had been Democratic for decades, but the Republicans flipped it in 2016.

4

To turn state's evidence; to agree to testify against one's co-conspirators in exchange for concessions from prosecutors.

The mafioso flipped on his superiors to get a lighter sentence.

5

To induce someone to turn state's evidence; to get someone to agree to testify against their co-conspirators in exchange for concessions.

The district attorney was able to strengthen his case against the bank robber by flipping the getaway driver.

intj

1

Used to express annoyance, especially when the speaker has made an error.

What the flip just happened?

Impossible. He's dining out and coming on here after. He can't be reached. / Oh, flip!

Collocations

5

ADJ.

able, over, strong

The strong flip of her wrist sent the pancake spinning through the air.

VERB + FLIP

can't, don't, end, going, hate, let's, need, total

I hate flipping pancakes because they always stick to the pan.

FLIP + NOUN

pages, pancake, rumbo, table

She flipped through the pages of the magazine while waiting at the doctor's office.

PREP.

in, on, on, onto

She flipped on the light switch as soon as she walked into the dark room.

ADV.

instantly, perhaps

She instantly flipped through the magazine while waiting at the doctor's office.

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Synonyms

noun — (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of y

noun — an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (eith

somersault
somerset
summersault
summerset
somersaulting

noun — the act of flipping a coin

toss

verb — reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

verb — cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

verb — throw or toss with a light motion

verb — lightly throw to see which side comes up

toss

verb — cause to move with a flick

flick

verb — toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in th

twitch

verb — look through a book or other written material

adjective — marked by casual disrespect

impudent
insolent
snotty-nosed

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

flip the bird

To make a rude or obscene gesture (at somebody); particularly, to extend the middle finger.

I accidentally bumped into him, and he flipped me the bird.

flip one's lid

To become explosively angry, to lose one's temper.

Wait, you'll see. Three hours on a night like this is enough to make you flip your lid.

flip one's wig

To become very angry.

on the flip side

On the other hand; conversely.

They were behind twice, first to James Morrison's 11th-minute strike and then Kenny Miller's effort early in the second half. England responded with goals of their own from Theo Wa

flip shit

To freak out.

If my mom finds out about this, she'll flip shit!

Example Bank

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We'll decide this on a flip of a coin.

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The diver did a couple of flips before landing in the pool.

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[…] who looked at Dean a moment, crossed over the stage to him, raised himself on his toes, dashed his own hat firmly down to his ears, and every one on the stage supposed Dean was about to receive a

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04

You need to flip the pancake onto the other side.

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05

However, the hosts hit back and hit back hard, first replacement hooker Andrew Hore sliding over, then Williams careering out of his own half and leaving several defenders for dead before flipping the

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Crucially, our research suggests that space weather is able to flip a signal in either direction, turning a red signal green or a green signal red. The former is obviously much more significant from a

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, flip is marked as archaic, dated, informal, derogatory, slang. Watch for register when choosing this word.