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- [flip-ing]
- /ˈflɪp ɪŋ/
- /ˈflɪp.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [flip-ing]
- /ˈflɪp ɪŋ/
Definitions of flipping word
- verb with object flipping 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 flipping to move (something) suddenly or jerkily. 1
- verb with object flipping to turn over, especially with a short rapid gesture: to flip pancakes with a spatula. 1
- verb with object flipping Slang. to make (someone) insane, irrational, angry, or highly excited (usually followed by out). 1
- verb with object flipping Finance. to resell, especially quickly, or to refinance, as a mortgage loan. 1
- verb without object flipping to make a flicking movement; strike at something smartly or sharply; snap. 1
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Origin of flipping
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
1910-15; flip1 + -ing2; perhaps euphemistically echoing fucking
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Flipping
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
flipping 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
flipping usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flipping
adjective flipping
- euphoric — Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.
- blown away — past participle of blow away.
- joyful — full of joy, as a person or one's heart; glad; delighted.
- exultant — Triumphantly happy.
- gladsome — giving or causing joy; delightful.
Top questions with flipping
- how to flipping houses?
- how to start flipping houses?
- what does flipping the bird mean?
- what happened to flipping vegas?
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