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FLIP

(noun, adj.sat, verb, interj., adj.)
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There are 23 meanings of the word Flip.

How to pronounce flip:

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Flip - as a noun

An acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
somersault12somersaulting16somerset10summersault15summerset13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tumble10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A suite of internet protocols, which provide security transparency, security and network management.

Example: "Flip is a connectionless protocol designed to support transparency, group communication, secure communication and easy network management."

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fast local internet protocol

Hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg

A sudden, quick movement

Example: "With a flip of the wrist"

The act of flipping a coin

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
toss4

A dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water

(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team

Example: "The pass was fumbled"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pass6toss4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
throw11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Flip - as an adjective satellite

Marked by casual disrespect

Example: "A flip answer to serious question"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impudent13insolent8snotty-nosed

Flip - as a verb

Lightly throw to see which side comes up

Example: "I don't know what to do--i may as well flip a coin!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
toss4

Cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

Example: "Switch on the light"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
switch14throw11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
engage8lock10mesh9operate9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Look through a book or other written material

Example: "He thumbed through the report"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flick14leaf7riff10riffle12thumb12

Toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
twitch14

Cause to move with a flick

Example: "He flicked his bic"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flick14

Throw or toss with a light motion

Example: "Flip me the beachball"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pitch12sky10toss4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fling9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move with a flick or light motion

Turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse

Example: "Flip over the pork chop"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flip overturn over

React in an excited, delighted, or surprised way

Example: "He flipped when he heard that he was accepted into princeton university"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flip out

Go mad, go crazy

Example: "He flipped when he heard that he was being laid off"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flip out

Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alternate9flip-flopinterchange17switch14tack10

Flip - as an interjection

Used to express annoyance, especially when the speaker has made an error.

Flip - as an adjective

Having the quality of playfulness, or lacking seriousness of purpose.

Example: "I hate to be flip, but perhaps we could steal a christmas tree."

Sarcastic.

Disrespectful, flippant.

Example: "Don't get flip with me or i'll knock you into next tuesday!"

Example Sentences

"I like to flip pancakes in the morning."
"He can flip a coin and predict its outcome."
"He always flips through the channels but never settles on a show."
"I'm going to flip the mattress to even it out."
"The politician tried to flip his opponent's words against him."
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Word Game Points

Is FLIP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, flip is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FLIP has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is FLIP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flip is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FLIP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is FLIP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flip is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FLIP has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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