flip (fl p)v. flipped, flip·ping, flips v.tr. 1. To throw or toss with a light brisk motion: flipped me the ball; flipped his hair out of his eyes. 2. To toss in the air, imparting a spin: flip a coin. 3. a. To turn over or around, especially with a light quick motion: flip over a card; flipped the tape to play the other side. b. To turn through; leaf: flipped the pages of the report. 4. To strike quickly or lightly; flick. 5. To move or act on with a quick motion: flip a switch; flipped open her briefcase. v.intr. 1. To turn over: The canoe flipped over in the rapids. 2. To turn a somersault, especially in the air. 3. To move in twists and turns: fish flipping about in the net. 4. To move quickly and lightly; snap: The lid flipped open. 5. To leaf; browse: flipped through the catalogue. 6. Slang a. To go crazy. Often used with out. b. To react strongly and especially enthusiastically: She flipped over the new car. n. 1. The act of flipping, especially: a. A flick or tap. b. A short, quick movement: a flip of the wrist. c. A somersault. 2. Informal A reversal; a flipflop. 3. A mixed drink made with any of various alcoholic beverages and often including beaten eggs. adj. flip·per, flip·pest Informal Idiom: Marked by casual disrespect; impertinent: a flip answer to a serious question. flip (one's) lid Slang 1. To react strongly, as with anger or enthusiasm. 2. To go crazy. [Perhaps imitative.] |
flipping [ˈflɪpɪŋ]
adj & adv
Brit slang (intensifier) a flipping idiot it's flipping cold
[perhaps a euphemism for fucking]
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