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flip

/flɪp/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To move or cause to move with a sudden, sharp motion, especially by turning over or upside down.

  • Verb

    To make a sudden change or reverse in direction or decision.

Pronunciation
  1. /flɪp/



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  2. /flɪp/



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Synonyms

toss , turn , turn over , damn
Rhymes
Words rhyming with flip
tip , drip , rip
Variants
List of all variants of flip that leads to same result
flip , flip the script , flipped , flipped the script , flipping , flipping the script , flips , flips the script , flipper , flippest , flip-flap , flip-flop , flip-flopped , flip-flopping , flip-flops , flip off , flipped off , flipping off , flips off , flip her lid , flip her wig , flip his lid , flip his wig , flip one's lid , flip one's wig , flip their lid , flip their wig , flip out , flipped out , flipping out , flips out , flip phone , flip phones , flip side , flip sides , flipside , flipsides , on the flip side , on the flipside , flip burgers
Etymology
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Originally meaning 'to strike' or 'to flow', the modern usage of 'flip' comes from the idea of a quick, sudden motion, such as that of a coin being flipped.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'flip' is derived from the Old English word 'flapan', which means 'to flow'.

  2. In the 1950s, a popular toy called the 'Flippo' was marketed as 'the world's most amazing toy'. It was a robot that could 'flip' itself over when it reached the end of its string.

  3. In the 1960s, a popular dance craze called the 'Flip' involved jumping into the air and landing on the opposite foot.

Related Concepts
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  1. Coin toss: A common use of 'flip' is in the context of a coin toss, where a coin is flipped in the air to make a random decision.

  2. Aerials: In extreme sports, a 'flip' refers to a trick where the athlete performs a complete revolution in the air, often while also performing other acrobatic moves.

Culture
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The term 'flip' has been used extensively in various forms of media and popular culture. For instance, it is a common term in skateboarding and extreme sports, where athletes perform 'flips' while in mid-air. In music, the term 'flip' is used to describe a remix or reinterpretation of a song, particularly in hip hop and electronic dance music.

How to Memorize "flip"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a coin being flipped in the air. Visualize the coin spinning and then landing on its other side.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'flip' with the image of a coin being flipped or with the idea of making a sudden change or reversal.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'F L I P' to remember the meanings of the word: Flip - To move or cause to move with a sudden, sharp motion, especially by turning over or upside down. L - To make a sudden change or reverse in direction or decision. I - Pronounced the same as 'I', but with a different meaning.

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