flip
Translation
to turn over, to flick, to browse, to become very angry
Examples
He flipped the pancake in the pan.
He flipped the pancake in the pan.
She flipped through the magazine.
She flipped through the magazine.
He flipped when he heard the news.
He flipped when he heard the news.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to turn (sth.) over quickly He flipped the pancake in the pan.
((through sth.)) to look quickly through the pages of (sth.) She flipped through the magazine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: turn over, toss; Antonyms: settle, stabilize
Etymology
Likely onomatopoeic, imitating a quick, light sound or movement.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'flip' a coin with your thumb.