Flipped: meaning, definitions and examples

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flipped

 

[ flษชpt ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

Flipped means to turn over or rotate something quickly or suddenly. This action usually implies a change in position and can refer to objects, images, or even situations.

Synonyms

rolled, tossed, turned

Examples of usage

  • She flipped the pancake in the air.
  • He flipped the page of the book rapidly.
  • They flipped the switch to turn on the lights.
Context #2 | Adjective

state of change

Flipped can describe something that has been turned over or reversed, often implying a dramatic change or a new perspective. It's commonly used in contexts involving ideas, opinions, or situations.

Synonyms

changed, inverted, reversed

Examples of usage

  • His flipped perspective on life inspired many.
  • The flipped classroom model has gained popularity in education.
  • They had a flipped view of the problem after the discussion.

Translations

Translations of the word "flipped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น invertido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฒเฅเคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช umgedreht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dibalik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะฒะตั€ะฝัƒั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odwrรณcony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใฃใใ‚Š่ฟ”ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท retournรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ invertido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ters รงevrilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋’ค์ง‘ํžŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ู„ูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otoฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ otoฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฟป่ฝฌ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obrnjeno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรบiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ำฉาฃะบะตั€ั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถnmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ volteado

Etymology

The word 'flip' originated in the late 15th century, likely derived from the Middle Dutch word 'flippen', which means to turn over or toss. Initially, it was used to describe the action of turning something over lightly, but over time it evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including sudden or casual changes and movements. The verb 'flip' gained popularity in the 19th century, and the past participle 'flipped' emerged as part of this evolution. In modern usage, 'flip' can be found in various contexts, including informal speech and slang, showcasing its versatility in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,687, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.