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Definition of «flip»

The term "flip" has multiple meanings depending on its context.

1) In a general sense, it can refer to an abrupt change in direction or perspective - as when someone changes their mind about something or when a situation takes an unexpected turn.

2) It can also be used to describe the action of turning something over, such as flipping a coin or a pancake.

3) In slang terms, "flip" is often used to mean something negative or disrespectful - for example, someone might say "don't worry about him, he's just being a flip."

Usage examples

  1. Flip the pancake over to cook the other side.
  2. I was able to flip the switch and turn on the lights.
  3. He learned how to flip a bottle and make it land upright.
  4. The gymnast performed a perfect flip during her routine.
  5. We decided to flip a coin to decide who would go first.
  6. The real estate investor wants to flip houses for a profit.
  7. She used a spatula to flip the burger on the grill.
  8. The acrobat can flip through the air with ease.
  9. The magician performed a card trick where he could flip cards face up or face down at will.

Phrases with «flip»

Sentences with «flip»

  • On flip side, every late or missed payment impacts the score negatively. (cleverdude.com)
  • But I am so not a fan of heels in the heat, or flats that get sweaty, so I rely on flip flops in the summer. (shellchicd.com)
  • This has long been evident in prose where pieces written and published to the web are typically oriented vertically rather than horizontally and reading predominantly entails scrolling through text instead of flipping through pages. (popmatters.com)
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