flip meaning and definition

FLIP noun

Definition of flip (noun)

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

FLIP verb

Definition of flip (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: switch, throw
3. look through a book or other written material
   • "He thumbed through the report"; "She leafed through the volume"
   • synonyms: flick, leaf, riff, riffle, thumb
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: pitch, sky, toss
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. react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way
   • "he flipped when he heard that he was accepted into Princeton University"
   • synonyms: flip out
10. go mad, go crazy
    • "He flipped when he heard that he was being laid off"
    • synonyms: flip out
11. reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
    • synonyms: alternate, flip-flop, interchange, switch, tack

FLIP adjective

Definition of flip (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