flip

To flip is defined as to turn from one side to the other or to lightly toss.

(verb)

An example of to flip is to turn a pancake over to cook the other side.

The definition of a flip is a quick change over or a somersault.

(noun)

An example of a flip is changing from being a staunch atheist to a devout Catholic in an instant.

See flip in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb flipped, flipping

to toss or move with a quick jerk; flick: flip the drawer shut
to snap (a coin) into the air with the thumb, as in betting on which side will land uppermost
to turn or turn over: to flip pages in a book

Origin: echoic

intransitive verb

to make a quick, light stroke, as with the finger or a whip; snap
to move jerkily
to flip a coin, as in letting chance decide something
to turn over quickly; specif., to execute a flip
to look (through) in a quick, random manner
☆ Slang to lose self-control as a result of excitement, anger, madness, etc.
also flip out

noun

noun

a sweetened mixed drink of beer, wine, or liquor with eggs, spices, etc.

Origin: prob. < flip

Informal flippant; saucy; impertinent

Origin: contr. < flippant

See flip in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb flipped flipped, flip·ping, flips

verb, transitive

To throw or toss with a light brisk motion: flipped me the ball; flipped his hair out of his eyes.
To toss in the air, imparting a spin: flip a coin.
a. To turn over or around, especially with a light quick motion: flip over a card; flipped the tape to play the other side.
b. To turn through; leaf: flipped the pages of the report.
To strike quickly or lightly; flick.
To move or act on with a quick motion: flip a switch; flipped open her briefcase.

verb, intransitive

To turn over: The canoe flipped over in the rapids.
To turn a somersault, especially in the air.
To move in twists and turns: fish flipping about in the net.
To move quickly and lightly; snap: The lid flipped open.
To leaf; browse: flipped through the catalogue.
Slang
a. To go crazy. Often used with out.
b. To react strongly and especially enthusiastically: She flipped over the new car.

noun

The act of flipping, especially:
a. A flick or tap.
b. A short, quick movement: a flip of the wrist.
c. A somersault.
Informal A reversal; a flipflop.
A mixed drink made with any of various alcoholic beverages and often including beaten eggs.