- 1[intransitive, transitive] to turn over into a different position with a sudden quick movement; to make something do this The plane flipped and crashed. (figurative) She felt her heart flip (= with excitement, etc.). flip something (+ adj.) He flipped the lid open and looked inside the case. see also flip over at flip
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- 2[transitive] to press a button or switch in order to turn a machine, etc. on or off synonym flick flip something to flip a switch flip something on/off She reached over and flipped off the light.
- 3[transitive] to throw something somewhere using your thumb and/or fingers synonym toss flip a coin They flipped a coin to decide who would get the ticket. flip something + adv./prep. He flipped the keys onto the desk.
- 4[intransitive] flip (out) (informal) to become very angry, excited, or unable to think clearly My mom flipped when she found out I failed my math test. He completely flipped when he saw the mess in the kitchen. Idioms
flip
verbNAmE//flɪp//
Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they flip he / she / it flips
past simple flipped
-ing form flipping
to become very angry and lose control of what you are saying or doing She'll flip her lid when she finds out. Phrasal Verbsflip overflip through
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