verb
flip
flihp
verb
1
To turn something over quickly, often with a snapping motion.
"He flipped the pancake perfectly on the first try."
2
To buy something (often property) and quickly resell it for profit.
"They flip houses for a living, buying cheap and selling after renovation."
3
To suddenly become very angry or lose control (informal).
"My dad flipped when he saw the dent in the car."
noun
1
A maneuver that rotates something, or someone, end over end.
"The gymnast landed a perfect backward flip."
How to Use Flip
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo turn something over quickly, or informally, to buy-and-resell for profit, or to suddenly lose your temper.
When to use it
"Flip out" (get angry) and "flip a house" (resell for profit) are both informal usages.
Common pairings
flip a coin
flip a house
flip out
flip a pancake
Word Forms
flipper comparative, flipped past tense, flips plural, Flips plural, flips singular, flippest superlative
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Etymology
An alteration of the older word fillip, describing a snap of the fingers or thumb.