flip

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[[t]flɪp[/t]]

v. flipped, flip•ping,

1) to toss, as with a snap of a finger and thumb, so as to cause to turn over in the air:

to flip a coin[/ex]

2) to move with a sudden stroke or jerk:

to flip a switch[/ex]

3) to turn over, esp. with a short rapid gesture:

to flip pancakes with a spatula[/ex]

4) bus to resell, esp. quickly, or refinance

5) to make a flicking movement; strike at something smartly

6) to move oneself with or as if with flippers

7) to move jerkily

8) to turn over or perform a somersault

9) to read or look at rapidly or perfunctorily:

to flip through a magazine[/ex]

10) sts Slang.

a) to react with excitement or delight

b) to become irrational or incensed (often fol. by out)

11) an act or instance of flipping

12) a somersault, esp. one performed in the air

13) cvb sts Informal.

flip side

14) inf flippant; pert

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- flip one's lid or wig

Etymology: 1585–95; of uncert. origin II

flip

[[t]flɪp[/t]] n.

vin a hot or cold mixed drink made with liquor or wine, sugar, beaten eggs, and nutmeg

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Etymology: 1675–85