nounπShareA maneuver which rotates an object end over end."The diver did a couple of flips before landing in the pool."actionphysicssportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA complete change of direction, decision, movement etc."After a frustrating morning, the teacher's sudden flip in approach made the class much more enjoyable. "actiondirectionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA slingshot."My brother used his new flip to launch a small pebble across the yard. "weaponutensilsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hairstyle popular among boys in the 1960sβ70s and 2000sβ10s, in which the hair goes halfway down the ears, at which point it sticks out"Justin Bieber and Zac Efron are among the celebrities who wore a flip."appearancestyleculturehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe purchase of an asset (usually a house) which is then improved and sold quickly for profit."The real estate agent described a quick flip of a small house as a good investment opportunity. "propertybusinessfinanceasseteconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throw so as to turn over."You need to flip the pancake onto the other side."actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put into a quick revolving motion through a snap of the thumb and index finger."The child flipped the small, plastic toy airplane through the air. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo win a state (or county) won by another party in the preceding elections"Wisconsin had been Democratic for decades, but the Republicans flipped it in 2016."politicsgovernmentstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn state's evidence; to agree to testify against one's co-conspirators in exchange for concessions from prosecutors."The mafioso flipped on his superiors to get a lighter sentence."lawgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo induce someone to turn state's evidence; to get someone to agree to testify against their co-conspirators in exchange for concessions."The district attorney was able to strengthen his case against the bank robber by flipping the getaway driver."lawpolicegovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo go berserk or crazy."When the teacher announced the surprise test, the student flipped. "mindcharacterhumanattitudeemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo buy an asset (usually a house), improve it and sell it quickly for profit."My aunt flipped her old house and made a lot of money. "propertybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo invert a bit (binary digit), changing it from 0 to 1 or from 1 to 0."The computer program flipped the bit in the data file, changing the "off" status to "on." "computingelectronicstechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjectionπShareUsed to express annoyance, especially when the speaker has made an error.""I forgot my lunch again! Flip!" "emotionlanguageexclamationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving the quality of playfulness, or lacking seriousness of purpose."I hate to be flip, but perhaps we could steal a Christmas tree."characterattitudequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSarcastic."Her comment about my presentation was completely flip; she was clearly being sarcastic. ""Her comments about the presentation were flip; she clearly didn't mean them seriously. "attitudecharactercommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDisrespectful, flippant."His flip attitude toward the project annoyed his colleagues. "attitudecharactercommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mixture of beer, spirit, etc., stirred and heated by a hot iron (a flip dog)."My grandfather's favorite drink was a hot flip, a mixture of whiskey and beer. "drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading