FLIP

I. verb (~ped; ~ping) Etymology: probably imitative Date: circa 1567 transitive verb to toss so as to cause to turn over in the air , 2. to cause to turn and especially to turn over , to move with a small quick motion , intransitive verb to make a twitching or flicking movement , leaf 2 , 3. slang to lose one's mind or composure, to become very enthusiastic, II. noun Date: 1695 a mixed drink usually consisting of a sweetened spiced liquor with beaten eggs, an act or instance of ~ping, the motion used in ~ping, a somersault especially in the air, III. adjective Date: 1823 ~pant , impertinent