Flip Definition
flip
adjective
- marked by casual disrespect; "a flip answer to serious question"; "the student was kept in for impudent behavior"
noun
- an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
- hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg
- a sudden, quick movement; "with a flip of the wrist"; "the fish flipped over"
- the act of flipping a coin
- a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water
- (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team; "the pass was fumbled"
verb
- lightly throw to see which side comes up; "I don't know what to do--I may as well flip a coin!"
- cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"
- look through a book or other written material; "He thumbed through the report"; "She leafed through the volume"
- toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
- cause to move with a flick; "he flicked his Bic"
- throw or toss with a light motion; "flip me the beachball"; "toss me newspaper"
- move with a flick or light motion
- turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse; "flip over the pork chop"; "turn over the pancakes"
- react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way; "he flipped when he heard that he was accepted into Princeton University"
- go mad, go crazy; "He flipped when he heard that he was being laid off"
- reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
"Flip" in song lyrics
See how flip is used in real songs:
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"Drug game is so sick, copped a brick on my first flip"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Livewire, Wise — Da Block is Hot -
"You make me wanna flip"
The New 2 Live Crew — You Go Girl -
"Wit a chopper layin' on the seat, that'll make you flip"
504 Boyz (Master P, Curren$y, Krazy, T-Bo, & Magic) — Holla
Words that rhyme with flip
Usage tips for "flip"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "flip" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for flip to find words that pair well.