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flipper

flip·per
F f

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [flip-er]
    • /ˈflɪp ər/
    • /ˈflɪp.ər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [flip-er]
    • /ˈflɪp ər/

Definitions of flipper word

  • noun flipper a broad, flat limb, as of a seal or whale, especially adapted for swimming. 1
  • noun flipper Also called fin. one of a pair of paddlelike devices, usually of rubber, worn on the feet as an aid in scuba diving and swimming. 1
  • noun flipper Theater. a narrow flat hinged or attached at right angles to a larger flat. 1
  • noun flipper Slang. the hand. 1
  • noun flipper someone or something that flips. 1
  • adjective flipper flippant; pert. 1

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Origin of flipper

First appearance:

before 1815
One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; flip1 + -er1

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Parts of speech for Flipper

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

flipper popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for flipper

noun flipper

  • rod — a male given name, form of Roderick or Rodney.
  • wing — either of the two forelimbs of most birds and of bats, corresponding to the human arms, that are specialized for flight.
  • branch — The branches of a tree are the parts that grow out from its trunk and have leaves, flowers, or fruit growing on them.
  • handle — a part of a thing made specifically to be grasped or held by the hand.
  • stump — the lower end of a tree or plant left after the main part falls or is cut off; a standing tree trunk from which the upper part and branches have been removed.

adj flipper

  • tough — strong and durable; not easily broken or cut.
  • bold — Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
  • zealous — full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent. Synonyms: enthusiastic, eager, fervid, fervent, intense, passionate, warm. Antonyms: apathetic; lackadaisical.
  • forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
  • cocky — Someone who is cocky is so confident and sure of their abilities that they annoy other people.

adjective flipper

  • dynamic — (of a process or system) Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
  • energetic — Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
  • enterprising — Having or showing initiative and resourcefulness.
  • argumentative — Someone who is argumentative is always ready to disagree or start quarrelling with other people.
  • nasty — physically filthy; disgustingly unclean: a nasty pigsty of a room.

Antonyms for flipper

noun flipper

  • main — chief in size, extent, or importance; principal; leading: the company's main office; the main features of a plan.
  • body — Your body is all your physical parts, including your head, arms, and legs.
  • division — the act or process of dividing; state of being divided.
  • front — the foremost part or surface of anything.

adj flipper

  • meek — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
  • timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
  • apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
  • lethargic — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
  • impotent — not potent; lacking power or ability.

adjective flipper

  • exhausted — Drained of one's physical or mental resources; very tired.
  • experienced — Having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially a profession or job, gained over a period of time.

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