Definition (noun) an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
Definition (noun) hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg
Definition (noun) a sudden, quick movement
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with a flip of the wrist
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the fish flipped over
Definition (noun) the act of flipping a coin
Definition (noun) a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water
Definition (noun) (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
Definition (verb) lightly throw to see which side comes up
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I don't know what to do--I may as well flip a coin!
Definition (verb) cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
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switch on the light
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throw the lever
Definition (verb) look through a book or other written material
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He thumbed through the report
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She leafed through the volume
Definition (verb) toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
Definition (verb) cause to move with a flick
Definition (verb) throw or toss with a light motion
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flip me the beachball
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toss me newspaper
Definition (verb) move with a flick or light motion
Definition (verb) turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse
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flip over the pork chop
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turn over the pancakes
Definition (verb) react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way
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he flipped when he heard that he was accepted into Princeton University
Definition (verb) go mad, go crazy
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He flipped when he heard that he was being laid off
Definition (verb) reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
Definition (adj) marked by casual disrespect
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a flip answer to serious question
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the student was kept in for impudent behavior