flip

US /flɪp/
UK /flɪp/
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1.

turn over or cause to turn over with a sudden quick movement

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He flipped the coin to decide who would go first.
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The car flipped over several times after hitting the barrier.
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2.

move or toss (something) with a quick, light gesture

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She flipped her hair over her shoulder.
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He flipped a page in the book.
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3.

change or cause to change from one state or position to another

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The light flipped from red to green.
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His mood can flip in an instant.
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a sudden quick movement

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With a quick flip, he opened the lid.
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The gymnast performed a perfect back flip.
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flicktossjerksomersaultacrobatics
2.

a sudden, often unexpected, change or reversal

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The stock market took a sudden flip downwards.
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It was a complete flip from his usual behavior.
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reversalturnaroundswitchshiftabout-face
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superficial or flippant

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He made a flip remark about the serious situation.
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Her flip attitude annoyed everyone.
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flippantsuperficialcavalierdisrespectfulimpertinent
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