verb / noun
flip
FLIP/flɪp/
A sudden movement that turns something over.
She flips the pancake when bubbles appear on its surface.
Etymology
Probably related to fillip or flap, with expressive shortening. The exact formation is uncertain.
In context
you're going to flip the can over like this. So now it's upside down.
More examples
- A quick flip of the card reveals the winning number.
- We flip a coin to decide who goes first.
- The gymnast lands a flip on the padded mat.
Forms
flip · flips · flipped · flipping
Similar words
- turn
- A broader word that does not imply quick movement.
- toss
- Emphasizes throwing lightly rather than turning something over.
- somersault
- Specifically a complete forward or backward turn of the body.