Flipped

Pronunciation: /flɪpt/

Definitions of flipped

verb to turn or toss with a sudden quick movement

Example Sentences

A1 I flipped the light switch to turn on the lamp.

A2 She flipped through the pages of the book to find the answer.

B1 The chef flipped the pancake in the air to cook it evenly on both sides.

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

C1 The real estate investor flipped houses for profit in the competitive market.

C2 The politician's stance on the issue flipped after receiving new information.

Examples of flipped in a Sentence

formal The chef flipped the pancake with precision.

informal I flipped through the magazine to find the article.

slang She flipped out when she saw the surprise party.

figurative His whole world flipped upside down when he lost his job.

Grammatical Forms of flipped

• past tense: flipped
• plural: flips
• comparative: more flipped
• superlative: most flipped
• present tense: flip
• future tense: will flip
• perfect tense: have flipped
• continuous tense: is flipping
• singular: flip
• positive degree: flipped
• infinitive: to flip
• gerund: flipping
• participle: flipped

Origin and Evolution of flipped

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'flipped' originated from Middle English and is derived from the Old English word 'flippian' meaning to strike with a quick light blow.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'flipped' has evolved to also mean to turn over quickly or to change suddenly in attitude or opinion.