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flip

 

[ flɪp ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

coin flipping

To toss a coin into the air and allow it to fall, to determine a random outcome.

Synonyms

flip over, throw, toss, tumble

Examples of usage

  • I will flip a coin to decide who goes first.
  • She flipped the coin and it landed on heads.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A somersault, especially in gymnastics.

Synonyms

roll, somersault, tumble

Examples of usage

  • She performed a perfect flip during her routine.
  • The gymnast executed a series of flips in her floor routine.

Translations

Translations of the word "flip" in other languages:

🇵🇹 virar

🇮🇳 पलटना

🇩🇪 umdrehen

🇮🇩 membalik

🇺🇦 перевернути

🇵🇱 przewrócić

🇯🇵 ひっくり返す (hikkurikaesu)

🇫🇷 retourner

🇪🇸 voltear

🇹🇷 çevirmek

🇰🇷 뒤집다 (dwijipda)

🇸🇦 يقلب

🇨🇿 převrátit

🇸🇰 prevrátiť

🇨🇳 翻转 (fānzhuǎn)

🇸🇮 preobrniti

🇮🇸 snúa

🇰🇿 аудару

🇬🇪 გადაბრუნება

🇦🇿 çevirmək

🇲🇽 voltear

Etymology

The word 'flip' has a diverse history, with origins in Old English, Dutch, and Low German. It has evolved over time to encompass meanings related to quick and sudden movements, such as flipping a coin or performing a flip in gymnastics. The use of 'flip' to describe a coin toss dates back to the mid-19th century. In modern times, 'flip' is commonly used in casual language to convey actions involving rotation or sudden change.

See also: flippancy, flippant, flippantly, flipper.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,287, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.