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Meaning of the word flip in English

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flip

US /flɪp/
UK /flɪp/
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Verb

1.

turn over or cause to turn over with a sudden quick movement

Example:
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He flipped the coin to decide who would go first.
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The car flipped over several times after hitting the barrier.
Synonym:
turn over overturn invert upend topple
2.

move or toss (something) with a quick, light gesture

Example:
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She flipped her hair over her shoulder.
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He flipped a page in the book.
Synonym:
toss flick throw cast jerk
3.

change or cause to change from one state or position to another

Example:
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The light flipped from red to green.
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His mood can flip in an instant.
Synonym:
change switch shift alter reverse

Noun

1.

a sudden quick movement

Example:
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With a quick flip, he opened the lid.
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The gymnast performed a perfect back flip.
Synonym:
flick toss jerk somersault acrobatics
2.

a sudden, often unexpected, change or reversal

Example:
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The stock market took a sudden flip downwards.
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It was a complete flip from his usual behavior.
Synonym:
reversal turnaround switch shift about-face

Adjective

superficial or flippant

Example:
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He made a flip remark about the serious situation.
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Her flip attitude annoyed everyone.
Synonym:
flippant superficial cavalier disrespectful impertinent
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