adj
Flippin
Flippin (adj) means an informal, mild substitute for a stronger swear word, used for emphasis. Example: “That was a flippin' brilliant idea.”
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An informal, mild substitute for a stronger swear word, used for emphasis.
"That was a flippin' brilliant idea."
"Watch where you're going, you flippin' idiot!"
How to use Flippin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA softened, family-friendly way of swearing for emphasis, similar to "flaming" or "freaking".
When to use it
Informal and mainly British/Commonwealth speech; not used in formal writing.
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What does “Flippin” mean?
The word “Flippin” means an informal, mild substitute for a stronger swear word, used for emphasis. In plain terms, a softened, family-friendly way of swearing for emphasis, similar to "flaming" or "freaking".
How do you use “Flippin” in a sentence?
Here is “Flippin” used in a sentence: “That was a flippin' brilliant idea.”
What part of speech is “Flippin”?
“Flippin” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of Flippin?
"Flippin" (adj) means an informal, mild substitute for a stronger swear word, used for emphasis.
