n.
Pronunciation: ' flip
Function: verb
Inflected Form: flipped ; flip · ping
Etymology: probably imitative
Date: circa 1567
transitive verb
1 : to toss so as to cause to turn over in the air < flip a coin> also : TOSS < flip me the ball> < flip one end of the scarf over your shoulder>
2 a : to cause to turn and especially to turn over < flipped the car> < flipping the pages of a book> b : to move with a small quick motion < flip a switch>
intransitive verb
1 : to make a twitching or flicking movement <the fish flipped and flopped on the deck> also : to change from one position to another and especially turn over <the car flipped >
2 : LEAF 2 < flipped through the pages>
3 slang a : to lose one's mind or composure ― often used with out b : to become very enthusiastic