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flipped Definition


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flip
verb flipped, flipping
    1. To toss (eg a coin) so that it turns over in mid-air.
      Thesaurus: throw, pitch, cast, jerk, spin, twirl, twist, flick, toss, turn.
    intr
    2. colloq
      To become suddenly wild with anger; to suddenly go crazy or lose one's temper.
      Form: flip one's lid (also)
noun
    1. A flipping action.
    2. A somersault, especially performed in mid-air.
    3. An alcoholic drink made with beaten egg.
    4. colloq
      A short air trip.
adj
    1. colloq
      Flippant; over-smart.
Etymology: 17c: probably imitating the sound.

Phrasal Verb: flip something over
    To toss or turn it with a light flick.
Phrasal Verb: flip through something
    To look quickly through it (eg a magazine or book).


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