flip
[noun]
Synonyms: toss, flick, snap, spin, throw

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

I. flip¹ /flɪp/ verb (past tense and past participle flipped, present participle flipping)
[Date: 1500-1600; Origin: Probably from the sound]

1. MOVE [intransitive, transitive always + adverb/preposition] to move something with a quick sudden movement so that it is in a different position:
He flipped the top off the bottle and poured himself a drink.
She flipped the lid of the box open and looked inside.
flip over
He flipped the paper over and started writing on the back.

2. TURN IN THE AIR [transitive] to make a flat object such as a coin go upwards and turn over in the air Synonym : toss:
We flipped a coin to see who would go first.
There’s quite an art to flipping pancakes.

3. ANGRY [intransitive] informal to suddenly become very angry or upset Synonym : lose it:
I just flipped and started shouting.

4. TURN A SWITCH [transitive] to move a switch so that a machine or piece of electrical equipment starts or stops Synonym : flick:
Anna flipped the switch that opened the front gate.
flip something on/off
Josie flipped on the radio.

5. TURN PAGES [intransitive and transitive] to turn the pages of a book or newspaper quickly, especially because you are looking for something:
He picked up the newspaper and flipped straight to the sports pages.
flip through
I flipped through my address book but couldn’t find her phone number.

6. flip your lid informal to suddenly become very angry Synonym : go crazy:
Mom flipped her lid when she found out I was pregnant.
flip somebody ↔ off phrasal verb American English informal
(also flip somebody the bird) to make a rude sign at someone by lifting up your middle finger and keeping your other fingers down

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

II. flip² noun [countable]
[Date: 1900-2000; Origin: Filipino]

1. an action in which you make a flat object such as a coin go upwards and turn over in the air Synonym : toss:
In the end the decision was made by the flip of a coin.

2. a movement in which you jump up and turn over in the air, so that your feet go over your head Synonym : somersault:
I tripped and almost did a backward flip down the stairs.

3. an action in which you turn the pages of a book or newspaper quickly, especially because you are looking for something Synonym : flick
flip through
I had a quick flip through my cookery books and found a recipe that sounded quite nice.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

III. flip³ adjective informal
not said or meant seriously Synonym : flippant:
I was fed up with his flip comments.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲