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flip-out

flip-out
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [flip out]
    • /flɪp aʊt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [flip out]
    • /flɪp aʊt/

Definitions of flip-out word

  • 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

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Origin of flip-out

First appearance:

before 1585
One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; 1955-60 for def 10; see fillip

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Flip-out

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

flip-out popularity

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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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