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Flip

flɪp

Flip definitions

verb

Inflections:

flips flipping flipped flip

turn over with a sudden quick movement

"the plane flipped over and then exploded"

Synonyms:
overturn turn over tip over roll over upturn capsize turn topsy-turvy
move, push, or throw (something) with a sudden quick movement

"she flipped off her dark glasses"

Synonyms:
throw flick toss fling sling pitch cast spin twist hurl shy lob propel launch project send dash bowl
- turn (an electrical appliance or switch) on or off
  
  "he flipped a switch and the front door opened"
- toss (a coin) to decide an issue
  
  "given those odds one might as well flip a coin"
suddenly lose control or become very angry

"my mum will flip if I don't get my homework done tonight"
- suddenly become very enthusiastic
  
  "I walked into a store, saw the guitar on the wall, and just flipped"
buy and sell (something, especially shares or property) quickly in order to make a profit

"individual investors often flip the shares they buy within days, even hours"