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flip
(fl/I/p )

noun (n)

  • an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    somersault, somersaulting, somerset, summersault, summerset
    source: wordnet30
  • hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg(noun.food)
    source: wordnet30
  • a sudden, quick movement(noun.act)
    Example:
    With a flip of the wrist.
    The fish flipped over.
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of flipping a coin(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    toss
    source: wordnet30
  • a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    pass, toss
    source: wordnet30
  • A mixture of beer, spirit, etc., stirred and heated by a hot iron.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

verb (v)

  • lightly throw to see which side comes up(verb.motion)
    Example:
    I don't know what to do--I may as well flip a coin!.
    source: wordnet30
  • cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    switch, throw
    source: wordnet30
  • look through a book or other written material(verb.perception)
    Synonym:
    flick, leaf, riff, riffle, thumb
    source: wordnet30
  • toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    twitch
    source: wordnet30
  • cause to move with a flick(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    flick
    source: wordnet30
  • throw or toss with a light motion(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Flip me the beachball.
    Synonym:
    pitch, sky, toss
    source: wordnet30
  • move with a flick or light motion(verb.contact)
    source: wordnet30
  • turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Flip over the pork chop.
    Synonym:
    flip over, turn over
    source: wordnet30
  • react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    He flipped when he heard that he was accepted into Princeton University.
    Synonym:
    flip out
    source: wordnet30
  • go mad, go crazy(verb.change)
    Example:
    He flipped when he heard that he was being laid off.
    source: wordnet30
  • reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    alternate, flip-flop, interchange, switch, tack
    source: wordnet30
  • To toss or fillip; as, to flip up a cent.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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