flip Definition
- 1to toss or throw something lightly and quickly
- 2to turn over or cause to turn over with a sudden quick movement
- 3to change one's opinion, especially in a sudden or unexpected way
Using flip: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flip" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He flipped the coin to decide who would go first.
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The car flipped over after hitting a pothole.
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I used to hate sushi, but now I love it. I guess I flipped on that one.
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She flipped through the pages of the book, looking for a specific passage.
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He flipped out when he saw the mess in the kitchen.
flip Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using flip
Example
My dad will flip his lid if he finds out I dented his car.
to make a decision by tossing a coin into the air and choosing the side that lands face up
Example
We couldn't decide who should go first, so we flipped a coin.
flip burgers
to work as a fast food cook, especially at a burger restaurant
Example
I'm going to flip burgers all summer to save up for college.
Phrases with flip
Example
The flip side of this single is a slower ballad.
flip-flop
a sudden reversal of an opinion, policy, or course of action
Example
The politician's flip-flop on the issue cost him many supporters.
Example
He was so angry that he flipped me off as he drove away.
Origins of flip
originally meant 'to make a flicking sound', from Old English 'flician'
Summary: flip in Brief
The verb 'flip' [flɪp] means to toss or throw something lightly and quickly, to turn over or cause to turn over with a sudden quick movement, or to change one's opinion, especially in a sudden or unexpected way. It can be used in phrases like 'flip side,' referring to the reverse side of something, and idioms like 'flip one's lid,' meaning to become very angry or lose control of oneself.
