flip

v.翻动

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
flip (verb)
transitive verb
1.
to toss so as to cause to turn over in the air - flip a coin , also - toss flip me the ball flip one end of the scarf over your shoulder
2.
a) to cause to turn and especially to turn over - flipped the car flipping the pages of a book
b) to move with a small quick motion - flip a switch
3.
intransitive verb
to buy and usually renovate (real estate) so as to quickly resell at a higher price
1.
to make a twitching or flicking movement - the fish flipped and flopped on the deck , also to change from one position to another and especially turn over - the car flipped
2.
- leaf flipped through the pages
3.
slang
a) to lose one's mind or composure - often used with out
b) to become very enthusiastic
flip (noun)
1.
a mixed drink usually consisting of a sweetened spiced liquor with beaten eggs
2.
an act or instance of - flipping
3.
the motion used in flipping
4.
a somersault especially in the air
flip (adjective)
- flippant impertinent
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
flip (adjective)
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
SYNONYMS:
cute, facetious, flip, pert, smart, smart-aleck, smart-alecky, smart-ass, smart-assed, smarty-pants, wise, wiseass
RELATED WORDS:
flighty, frivolous; cheeky, cocky, fresh, impertinent, impish, impudent, mischievous, playful, roguish, sassy, saucy, waggish; disrespectful, rude; breezy, casual, glib, inappropriate, thoughtless
NEAR ANTONYMS:
grave, serious, sober, solemn, somber ( sombre)
earnest, sincere
flip (verb)
1.
to turn over pages in an idle or cursory manner
SYNONYMS:
flip, leaf, riffle, thumb
RELATED WORDS:
browse, dip; glance (at), look over, scan
NEAR ANTONYMS:
pore (over); study
flip (verb)
2.
to change the position of (an object) so that the opposite side or end is showing
SYNONYMS:
flip, invert, turn over
RELATED WORDS:
transpose; exchange, interchange, shift, switch; overturn, upset
flip (verb)
1.
to yield to mental or emotional stress
SYNONYMS:
break down, break up, flip (out), freak (out), melt down, wig (out)
RELATED WORDS:
choke
flip (verb)
2.
to become very angry
SYNONYMS:
flare (up), flip (out)
RELATED WORDS:
anger, fulminate, rage, rant, rave, snap, snarl, sputter, storm, tee off, vent, vituperate; bristle, burn, foam, fume, glare, glower, seethe, sizzle, smolder ( smoulder), steam, warm; burst, explode, flare (out), flash, inflame ( enflame), madden
NEAR ANTONYMS:
chill out [], cool (off down), relax; hush, quiet (down)
calm (down), simmer down
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