flip

B2
Pronunciation
/flɪp/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A maneuver which rotates an object end over end.

Example Sentences
  • The diver did a couple of flips before landing in the pool.
2 Definition

A complete change of direction, decision, movement etc.

3 Definition

A slingshot.

4 Definition

A hairstyle popular among boys in the 1960s–70s and 2000s–10s, in which the hair goes halfway down the ears, at which point it sticks out

Example Sentences
  • Justin Bieber and Zac Efron are among the celebrities who wore a flip.
5 Definition

The purchase of an asset (usually a house) which is then improved and sold quickly for profit.

6 Definition

A mixture of beer, spirit, etc., stirred and heated by a hot iron (a flip dog).

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To throw so as to turn over.

Example Sentences
  • You need to flip the pancake onto the other side.
2 Definition

To put into a quick revolving motion through a snap of the thumb and index finger.

Example Sentences
  • If you can't decide which option to go for, flip a coin.
3 Definition

To win a state (or county) won by another party in the preceding elections

Example Sentences
  • Wisconsin had been Democratic for decades, but the Republicans flipped it in 2016.
4 Definition

To turn state's evidence; to agree to testify against one's co-conspirators in exchange for concessions from prosecutors.

Example Sentences
  • The mafioso flipped on his superiors to get a lighter sentence.
5 Definition

To induce someone to turn state's evidence; to get someone to agree to testify against their co-conspirators in exchange for concessions.

Example Sentences
  • The district attorney was able to strengthen his case against the bank robber by flipping the getaway driver.
6 Definition

To go berserk or crazy.

Example Sentences
  • I'd flip if anyone broke my phone.
7 Definition

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

8 Definition

To invert a bit (binary digit), changing it from 0 to 1 or from 1 to 0.

Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Having the quality of playfulness, or lacking seriousness of purpose.

Example Sentences
  • I hate to be flip, but perhaps we could steal a Christmas tree.
2 Definition

Sarcastic.

3 Definition

Disrespectful, flippant.

Example Sentences
  • Don't get flip with me or I'll knock you into next Tuesday!
Interjection
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Used to express annoyance, especially when the speaker has made an error.