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Word: Flip
Speech Type: Verb
mid 16th century (as a verb in the sense ‘make a flick with the finger and thumb’): probably a contraction of fillip
flɪp
turn over with a sudden quick movement
Short Definition:turn over or cause to turn over with sudden quick movement
Examples:- the plane flipped over and then exploded
- the yacht was flipped by a huge wave
- the six-foot wave flipped the dinghy over
move, push, or throw (something) with a sudden quick movement
Short Definition:push or throw with sudden quick movement
Examples:- she flipped off her dark glasses
- she flipped a few coins on to the bar
suddenly lose control or become very angry
Short Definition:suddenly lose control
Examples:- my mum will flip if I don't get my homework done tonight
buy and sell (something, especially shares or property) quickly in order to make a profit
Short Definition:buy and sell something
Examples:- individual investors often flip the shares they buy within days, even hours
Word: Flip
Speech Type: Noun
flɪp
a sudden quick movement
Short Definition:sudden quick movement
Examples:- she dismissed his qualms with a flip of her hand
a quick tour or pleasure trip
Short Definition:quick tour
Examples:- I did a flip round the post-show party
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