flip
Translation
to flip, to turn over, to flick
Examples
He flipped the pancake in the air.
He flipped the pancake in the air.
She flipped through the magazine.
She flipped through the magazine.
He flipped a coin to decide.
He flipped a coin to decide.
Don't flip out over a small problem.
Don't flip out over a small problem.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to turn (sth.) over quickly Please flip the pancake.
((through sth.)) to look at the pages of (sth.) quickly He flipped through the report.
((out)) to become very angry or lose control She flipped out when she heard the news.
Similar Words
Synonyms: turn over, toss, flick; Antonyms: stabilise, settle
Etymology
Likely onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of a quick, light strike or turn.
Memory Tips
Think of flipping a light switch up and down, or flipping a coin. It's a quick, sharp movement.