flip in English: To turn something over quickly, often by throwing it into the air. (verb)

/flɪp/

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Translation

To turn something over quickly, often by throwing it into the air.

Word origin

The origin is not settled; two accounts are usually given.

Other proposed origins

Probably imitative, echoing the quick light snap of the movement.
Some accounts treat it as a shortened form of fillip, an old word for a quick flick of the finger. (fillip)

Verb typeregular (flip, flips, flipped)

pancake .

To flip food is to turn it over quickly while cooking.

"Flip a coin" means to throw it up and see which side lands facing up.

"Flip through" means to turn pages quickly.

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This word is part of lesson 49.