flip out

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Definitions of flip out words

verb with object flip out to toss or put in motion with a sudden impulse, as with a snap of a finger and thumb, especially so as to cause to turn over in the air: to flip a coin. 1
verb with object flip out to move (something) suddenly or jerkily. 1
verb with object flip out to turn over, especially with a short rapid gesture: to flip pancakes with a spatula. 1
verb with object flip out Slang. to make (someone) insane, irrational, angry, or highly excited (usually followed by out). 1
verb with object flip out Finance. to resell, especially quickly, or to refinance, as a mortgage loan. 1
verb without object flip out to make a flicking movement; strike at something smartly or sharply; snap. 1

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

1585-95; 1955-60 for def 10; see fillip

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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crack up — If someone cracks up, they are under such a lot of emotional strain that they become mentally ill.
freak out — any abnormal phenomenon or product or unusual object; anomaly; aberration.
hit the ceiling — the overhead interior surface of a room.
wig out — an artificial covering of hair for all or most of the head, of either synthetic or natural hair, worn to be stylish or more attractive.
blow a gasket — to burst out in anger