Pronunciation: /flɪp/

Definitions of flip

noun a quick movement where something is turned over or reversed

Example Sentences

A1 I can do a flip on the trampoline.

A2 He did a backflip off the diving board.

B1 She learned how to do a front flip in gymnastics class.

B2 The acrobat's double flip was the highlight of the show.

C1 The skateboarder executed a perfect kickflip over the rail.

C2 The Olympic diver performed a flawless triple flip dive.

verb to turn over or cause to turn over quickly

Example Sentences

A1 I can flip the light switch on and off.

A2 She flipped through the pages of the book looking for her favorite passage.

B1 The chef flipped the pancake in the air to cook the other side.

B2 He flipped the coin to decide who would go first in the game.

C1 The real estate investor flipped houses for a profit.

C2 The politician tried to flip the narrative to gain public support.

Examples of flip in a Sentence

formal The chef expertly flipped the pancake in the air.

informal I always flip my pillow to the cool side before going to bed.

slang She flipped out when she heard the news about her promotion.

figurative The situation quickly flipped from bad to worse.

Grammatical Forms of flip

past tense

flipped

plural

flips

comparative

flippier

superlative

flippest

present tense

flip

future tense

will flip

perfect tense

have flipped

continuous tense

is flipping

singular

flip

positive degree

flippier

infinitive

to flip

gerund

flipping

participle

flipped

Origin and Evolution of flip

First Known Use: 1600 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'flip' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'flippen' which meant to strike or hit sharply.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'flip' evolved to also include the action of tossing something lightly or turning something over quickly. It is now commonly used to describe a quick, sudden movement or change in direction.