flipping
adjective, adverb/ˈflɪpɪŋ/
/ˈflɪpɪŋ/
(British English, informal)- used as a mild swear word by some people to emphasize something or to show that they are annoyed
- I hate this flipping hotel!
- Flipping kids!
- It's flipping cold today!
Word Originearly 20th cent.: from flip + -ing.Want to learn more?
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