Definition of Flip

1. Noun. An acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return.

Exact synonyms: Somersault, Somersaulting, Somerset, Summersault, Summerset
Generic synonyms: Tumble
Specialized synonyms: Flip-flop
Derivative terms: Somersault, Somersault

2. Verb. Lightly throw to see which side comes up. "They flip the coin "; "I don't know what to do--I may as well flip a coin!"
Exact synonyms: Toss
Generic synonyms: Turn
Derivative terms: Toss, Tosser

3. Adjective. Marked by casual disrespect. "The student was kept in for impudent behavior"
Exact synonyms: Impudent, Insolent, Snotty-nosed
Similar to: Disrespectful
Derivative terms: Insolence, Insolence

4. Noun. Hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg.
Generic synonyms: Mixed Drink

5. Verb. Cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation. "Throw the lever"
Exact synonyms: Switch, Throw
Specialized synonyms: Switch On, Turn On, Cut, Switch Off, Turn Off, Turn Out
Generic synonyms: Engage, Lock, Mesh, Operate
Derivative terms: Switch

6. Verb. Look through a book or other written material. "The customs agents flip the bags for drugs "; "She leafed through the volume"
Exact synonyms: Flick, Leaf, Riff, Riffle, Thumb
Generic synonyms: Peruse
Derivative terms: Leaf

7. Noun. A sudden, quick movement. "The fish flipped over"
Generic synonyms: Throw

8. Verb. Toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air.
Exact synonyms: Twitch
Generic synonyms: Move

9. Noun. The act of flipping a coin.
Exact synonyms: Toss
Generic synonyms: Throw
Derivative terms: Toss

10. Verb. Cause to move with a flick. "He flicked his Bic"
Exact synonyms: Flick
Generic synonyms: Throw

11. Noun. A dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water.
Generic synonyms: Dive, Diving

12. Verb. Throw or toss with a light motion. "The children flip the ball"; "Toss me newspaper"
Exact synonyms: Pitch, Sky, Toss
Generic synonyms: Fling
Specialized synonyms: Submarine, Lag, Throw Back, Toss Back
Derivative terms: Pitch, Toss, Tosser

13. Noun. (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team. "The pass was fumbled"
Exact synonyms: Pass, Toss
Generic synonyms: Throw
Specialized synonyms: Centering, Snap
Category relationships: Athletics, Sport
Derivative terms: Toss, Toss

14. Verb. Move with a flick or light motion.
Generic synonyms: Impel, Propel
Derivative terms: Flipper, Flipper

15. Verb. Turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse. "Turn over the pancakes"
Exact synonyms: Flip Over, Turn Over
Generic synonyms: Turn
Derivative terms: Turnover

16. Verb. React in an excited, delighted, or surprised way. "He flipped when he heard that he was accepted into Princeton University"
Exact synonyms: Flip Out
Generic synonyms: React, Respond

17. Verb. Go mad, go crazy. "He flipped when he heard that he was being laid off"
Exact synonyms: Flip Out
Generic synonyms: Change

18. Verb. Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action).
Exact synonyms: Alternate, Flip-flop, Interchange, Switch, Tack
Generic synonyms: Change By Reversal, Reverse, Turn
Derivative terms: Flip-flop, Switch, Switch, Tack

Definition of Flip

1. n. A mixture of beer, spirit, etc., stirred and heated by a hot iron.

2. v. t. To toss or fillip; as, to flip up a cent.

Definition of Flip

1. Noun. (slang chiefly derogatory ethnic slur) A Filipino; a person who is of Filipino background. ¹

2. Noun. A maneuver which rotates an object end-over-end. ¹

3. Verb. (transitive) To throw (as in to turn over). ¹

4. Verb. (transitive) To put into a quick revolving motion through a snap of the thumb and index finger. ¹

5. Verb. (intransitive slang) To go berserk or crazy. ¹

6. Verb. To buy an asset (usually a house), improve it and sell it quickly for profit. ¹

7. Interjection. (UK mildly vulgar) used to express annoyance, especially when the speaker has made an error. ¹

8. Adjective. (British informal) Having the quality of playfulness, or lacking seriousness of purpose. ¹

9. Adjective. sarcastic ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Flip

1. flippant [adj FLIPPER, FLIPPEST] / to throw with a brisk motion [v FLIPPED, FLIPPING, FLIPS] - See also: flippant

Medical Definition of Flip

1. A burn occurring on one side only of the entrance site in a gunshot wound of the soft parts. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Flip

flintify
flintily
flintiness
flintinesses
flinting
flintings
flintlike
flintlock
flintlocks
flints
flintstone
flintstones
flintware
flintwood
flinty
flip (current term)
flip-flap
flip-flop
flip-flopped
flip-flopper
flip-floppers
flip-flopping
flip-flops
flip-in
flip-ins
flip-over disease
flip-screen
flip a bitch
flip angle
flip burgers

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