~ 1
■ verb ( ~s , ~ping , ~ped )
1》 turn over with a sudden quick movement.
2》 move or toss with a quick action.
3》 ( ~ through ) look quickly through.
4》 informal suddenly lose control or become very angry.
■ noun a ~ping action or movement.
■ adjective ~pant.
■ exclamation informal used to express mild annoyance.
Phrases
~ one's lid (or N. Amer. one's wig ) informal suddenly lose control or become very angry.
Origin
C16: prob. a contr. of fillip .
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~ 2
■ noun another term for eggnog .
Origin
C17: perh. from ~ 1 in the sense 'whip up'.