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Definition flip in British English

flip verb

verb
/flɪp/
1

to turn over quickly, or to make something turn over

Example

The car flipped as it went round the final curve.

Example

You're supposed to flip a new mattress regularly.

Example

Just six months ago, she was flipping hamburgers for $6 an hour.

Synonyms and related words
turn spin overturn
1.1

to throw a coin into the air, making it turn over quickly, in order to decide about an issue

Synonyms and related words
gamble bet stake
1.2

to throw something with a sudden movement using your fingers and thumb

Example

She flipped her glasses onto the desk in front of her.

Synonyms and related words
throw direct aim
2

to change suddenly from one subject, activity, or opinion to another

Example

She can flip between Spanish and English very easily.

Example

They've flipped back and forth between supporting and opposing these proposals.

2.1

to quickly change the channels on a television

Example

Would you stop flipping channels!

Synonyms and related words
audience call in chainwatch
2.2

to quickly turn the pages in a book, magazine etc

Synonyms and related words
glance skim flick through
3

to change the position of something, or exchange the positions of two or more things

Example

Flip the last two numbers around and there's your answer.

Synonyms and related words
budge propel guide
4

to become very angry

Example

Her father flipped when he saw the phone bill.

Synonyms and related words
lose your temper (with) go mad see red
4.1

to become very enthusiastic or happy

Example

He flipped when he heard that he'd won.

Synonyms and related words
rejoice in brighten treasure
Definition flip in British English

Related Words

Words related to flip:

flip (verb) flip (noun) flip (adjective) flip a switch (phrase) Flip cam () flip chart (noun) flip for (phrasal verb) flip off (phrasal verb) flip on (phrasal verb) flip out (phrasal verb) flip over (phrasal verb) flip phone (noun) flip side (noun) flip through (phrasal verb) flip top (noun) flip your lid (phrase) flip-flop (noun) flip-flop (verb) a coin (phrase)