FLIP
Scrabble letter values: F4L1I1P3 = 9
Definition
- 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
- “a flip answer to serious question”
- “the student was kept in for impudent behavior”
- “with a flip of the wrist”