adjective marked by casual disrespect.
— synonyms: impudent, insolent, snotty-nosed
noun an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return.
— synonyms: somersault, somerset, summersault, summerset, somersaulting
noun hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg.
noun a sudden, quick movement.
noun the act of flipping a coin.
— synonyms: toss
noun a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water.
noun (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team.
— synonyms: pass, toss
verb lightly throw to see which side comes up.
— synonyms: toss
verb cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation.
— synonyms: throw, switch
verb look through a book or other written material.
— synonyms: flick, thumb, riffle, leaf, riff
verb toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air.
— synonyms: twitch
verb cause to move with a flick.
— synonyms: flick
verb throw or toss with a light motion.
— synonyms: toss, sky, pitch
verb move with a flick or light motion.
verb turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse.
— synonyms: flip_over, turn_over
verb react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way.
— synonyms: flip_out
verb go mad, go crazy.
— synonyms: flip_out
verb reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action).
— synonyms: interchange, tack, switch, alternate, flip-flop
Examples
“The diver did a couple of flips before landing in the pool.”
“Justin Bieber and Zac Efron are among the celebrities who wore a flip.”
“You need to flip the pancake onto the other side.”