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US/flɪp/
UK/flɪp/
to turn something over quickly; also to move a switch or toss a coin
In context
Wait until bubbles appear, then flip the pancake over.
We couldn't decide where to eat, so we flipped a coin.
She flipped through the magazine while waiting at the dentist.
Words that go with flip
verb + noun
- flip a coinLet's flip a coin to see who pays.
- flip a switchJust flip a switch and the whole house lights up.
- flip the pageHe flipped the page to see the answer.
verb + preposition
- flip throughI flipped through the menu but nothing looked good.
verb + adverb
- flip overThe boat flipped over in the strong wind.