an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
[ Syn: somersault , somerset , summersault , summerset , somersaulting ]
hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg
a sudden, quick movement; with a flip of the wrist; the fish flipped over'
the act of flipping a coin
[ Syn: toss ]
a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team; the pass was fumbled
flip (n.)
marked by casual disrespect; a flip answer to serious question; the student was kept in for impudent behavior
[ Syn: impudent , insolent , snotty-nosed ]
flip (adj.)
lightly throw to see which side comes up; I dont know what to do--I may as well flip a coin!
[ Syn: toss ]
go mad, go crazy; He flipped when he heard that he was being laid off
[ Syn: flip out ]
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
[ Syn: interchange , tack , switch , alternate , flip-flop ]
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; switch on the light; throw the lever
look through a book or other written material; He thumbed through the report; She leafed through the volume
toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
[ Syn: twitch ]
cause to move with a flick; he flicked his Bic
[ Syn: flick ]
throw or toss with a light motion; flip me the beachball; toss me newspaper
move with a flick or light motion
turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse; flip over the pork chop; turn over the pancakes
react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way; he flipped when he heard that he was accepted into Princeton University
[ Syn: flip out ]