Meaning of the word backflip in English

What does backflip mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

backflip

US /ˈbæk.flɪp/
UK /ˈbæk.flɪp/
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Noun

a gymnastic movement in which a person jumps up and rotates their body backward in a full circle, landing on their feet

Example:
The gymnast performed a perfect backflip.
He learned to do a backflip in just a few months.

Verb

to perform a backflip

Example:
He can backflip off the diving board.
She practiced for hours to learn how to backflip.