flip

verb
UK: /flɪp/
US: /flɪp/

  1. To turn over quickly.

    1. Flip the pancake to cook the other side, please. [ ] [ ]
    2. He can easily flip through the channels with the remote control. [ ] [ ]

  2. To toss lightly in the air, often while turning.

    1. She likes to flip a coin to make a decision. [ ] [ ]
    2. The chef flipped the burger high in the air, showing off his skills. [ ] [ ]

  3. To change one's opinion or attitude suddenly.

    1. He used to dislike jazz, but he seems to have flipped completely. [ ] [ ]
    2. After seeing the evidence, the jury flipped their decision to not guilty. [ ] [ ]

  4. To become very angry or lose control.

    1. Don't mention his ex-wife; he'll flip. [ ] [ ]
    2. When she found out about the damage to her car, she totally flipped out. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

toss reversal change turn somersault alter invert switch
flip noun

  1. A quick movement that turns something over.

    1. He did a flip on the diving board. [ ] [ ]
    2. With a flip of her wrist, she opened the book to the correct page. [ ] [ ]

  2. A sudden change in opinion or attitude.

    1. His flip to supporting the opposing candidate surprised everyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's flip in policy demonstrates their focus on the environment. [ ] [ ]
flip adjective

  1. Done or made with a quick turning movement.

    1. She gave her hair a flip. [ ] [ ]
    2. With a flip motion, he opened the can of soda. [ ] [ ]

  2. Showing a lack of seriousness or respect.

    1. His flip response to the serious situation was inappropriate. [ ] [ ]
    2. I found her flip attitude towards her schoolwork very discouraging. [ ] [ ]
flip transitive-verb

  1. To sell something immediately for a profit.

    1. He plans to flip the house after renovating it. [ ] [ ]
    2. Some investors flip stocks for a quick financial gain during market fluctuations. [ ] [ ]
flip intransitive-verb

  1. To react strongly or excitedly.

    1. She flipped out when she heard the news. [ ] [ ]
    2. The audience flipped when the band started playing their most popular song. [ ] [ ]
flip phrasal-verb

  1. Flip through something: to look quickly through a book or magazine.

    1. I often flip through magazines at the store. [ ] [ ]
    2. She started to flip through the pages searching for a specific article. [ ] [ ]

  2. Flip out: To become very excited, angry, or lose control.

    1. He flipped out when he lost the game. [ ] [ ]
    2. She flipped out when she couldn't find her keys before the important meeting. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flip" in English means: To turn over quickly., To toss lightly in the air, often while turning., To change one's opinion or attitude suddenly., To become very angry or lose control..

The phonetic transcription of "flip" is /flɪp/ in British English and /flɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flip": toss, reversal, change, turn, somersault, alter, invert, switch.

Example usage of "flip": "Flip the pancake to cook the other side, please.". More examples on the page.