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Flipping: meaning, definitions and examples

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flipping

 

[ ˈflɪpɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

Flipping refers to the action of turning something over quickly, generally with a light or abrupt motion. It can involve tossing, inverting, or rotating an object or surface. This term is commonly used in various contexts, including cooking, where one might flip pancakes or burgers, as well as in sports like gymnastics, where athletes perform flipping moves in their routines. Additionally, flipping can also refer to flipping a property in real estate, where an individual buys, renovates, and then sells a property for profit.

Synonyms

churning, inverting, rotate, tossing, turning

Examples of usage

  • She is flipping pancakes for breakfast.
  • The gymnast made an impressive flipping maneuver.
  • They are flipping houses to increase their investment.
  • He flipped the card to show the other side.
  • Flipping the page, she continued reading.

Translations

Translations of the word "flipping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 virar

🇮🇳 फ्लिपिंग

🇩🇪 Wenden

🇮🇩 membalik

🇺🇦 перевернення

🇵🇱 przewracanie

🇯🇵 ひっくり返し

🇫🇷 retournement

🇪🇸 volteo

🇹🇷 dönme

🇰🇷 뒤집기

🇸🇦 تقليب

🇨🇿 otočení

🇸🇰 prevrátenie

🇨🇳 翻转

🇸🇮 obrnjena

🇮🇸 snúa

🇰🇿 айналдыру

🇬🇪 შებრუნება

🇦🇿 dönmə

🇲🇽 volteo

Etymology

The word 'flip' originated in the 17th century, likely from the dialectal term 'flippen', which means to turn or toss. Its usage evolved over time, particularly in American English. The earliest recorded uses of 'flip' pertained to the action of tossing or throwing something over with a quick motion. By the 19th century, 'flip' had become associated with various contexts, including culinary activities such as flipping food and entertainment, especially in circus and gymnastic performances. The verb form gained traction, and flipping something became an everyday action described in multiple scenarios. In the context of real estate, the term 'flipping' gained popularity in the late 20th century, denoting the practice of buying properties, renovating them, and selling them at a profit, further cementing the term in modern vocabulary. Through these developments, 'flipping' has come to encompass a variety of activities characterized by quick, light movements or exchanges.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,475, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.