flip

Noun
  1. An acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return (synset 100440424)
    is a type of: tumble - an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end
    subtypes: flip-flop - a backward somersault
    same as: somersault, somersaulting, somerset, summersault, summerset
  2. Hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg (synset 107931127)
    is a type of: mixed drink - made of two or more ingredients
  3. A sudden, quick movement (synset 101248753)
    "with a flip of the wrist"; "the fish flipped over"
    is a type of: throw - the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
  4. The act of flipping a coin (synset 101248633)
    is a type of: throw - casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
    same as: toss
  5. A dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water (synset 100444788)
    is a type of: dive, diving - a headlong plunge into water
  6. (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team (synset 100106640)
    "the pass was fumbled"
    referred to in: athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
    is a type of: throw - the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
    subtypes: centering, snap - (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back
    same as: pass, toss
Adjective
  1. Marked by casual disrespect (synset 302003151)
    "a flip answer to serious question"; "the student was kept in for impudent behavior"
    similar to: disrespectful - exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous
    same as: impudent, insolent, snotty-nosed
Verb
  1. Lightly throw to see which side comes up (synset 201897072)
    "I don't know what to do--I may as well flip a coin!"
    is a type of: turn - change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
    same as: toss
  2. Cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation (synset 201512805)
    "switch on the light"; "throw the lever"
    is a type of: engage, lock, mesh, operate - keep engaged
    subtypes:
    same as: switch, throw
  3. Look through a book or other written material (synset 202157453)
    "He thumbed through the report"; "She leafed through the volume"
    is a type of: peruse - examine or consider with attention and in detail
    same as: flick, leaf, riff, riffle, thumb
  4. Toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air (synset 201897594)
    is a type of: move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
    same as: twitch
  5. Cause to move with a flick (synset 201897458)
    "he flicked his Bic"
    is a type of: throw - propel through the air
    same as: flick
  6. Throw or toss with a light motion (synset 201515257)
    "flip me the beachball"; "toss me newspaper"
    is a type of: fling - throw with force or recklessness
    subtypes:
    same as: pitch, sky, toss
  7. Move with a flick or light motion (synset 201244178)
    is a type of: impel, propel - cause to move forward with force
  8. Turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse (synset 201225522)
    "flip over the pork chop"; "turn over the pancakes"
    is a type of: turn - change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
    same as: flip over, turn over
  9. React in an excited, delighted, or surprised way (synset 200719845)
    "he flipped when he heard that he was accepted into Princeton University"
    is a type of: react, respond - show a response or a reaction to something
    same as: flip out
  10. Go mad, go crazy (synset 200585887)
    "He flipped when he heard that he was being laid off"
    is a type of: change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
    same as: flip out
  11. Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) (synset 200121486)
    is a type of: change by reversal, reverse, turn - change to the contrary
    same as: alternate, flip-flop, interchange, switch, tack

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