Meaning : An acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return.
Synonyms : somersault, somersaulting, somerset, summersault, summerset
Meaning : Hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg.
Meaning : A sudden, quick movement.
Example :
With a flip of the wrist.
The fish flipped over.
Meaning : A dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water.
Meaning : Marked by casual disrespect.
Example :
A flip answer to serious question.
The student was kept in for impudent behavior.
Synonyms : impudent, insolent, snotty-nosed
Meaning : Lightly throw to see which side comes up.
Example :
I don't know what to do--I may as well flip a coin!.
Synonyms : toss
Meaning : Toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air.
Synonyms : twitch
Meaning : Move with a flick or light motion.
Meaning : React in an excited, delighted, or surprised way.
Example :
He flipped when he heard that he was accepted into Princeton University.
Synonyms : flip out
Meaning : Go mad, go crazy.
Example :
He flipped when he heard that he was being laid off.
Synonyms : flip out
Meaning : Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action).
Synonyms : alternate, flip-flop, interchange, switch, tack