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flipping

|flip/ping|

/ˈflɪpɪŋ/

(flip)

quick turn

Base Form	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Adjective
flip	flips	flipped	flipped	flipping	flips	flipping

Etymology

Etymology Information

'flip' originates from the 16th-century English word 'flip,' which meant 'to flick or toss.'

Historical Evolution

'flip' changed from the Middle English word 'flippen' and eventually became the modern English word 'flip.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to flick or toss,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to turn over quickly.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'flip'.

She was flipping through the pages of the magazine.

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Adjective 1

used as a mild expletive or intensifier, often to express annoyance.

This flipping computer won't start!

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41