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Flip Out

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Verb

1. flip, flip out

react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way

Example Sentences:
'he flipped when he heard that he was accepted into Princeton University'

2. flip, flip out

go mad, go crazy

Example Sentences:
'He flipped when he heard that he was being laid off'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Flip Out

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verbWord forms: flips, flipping or flipped
1. 
to throw (something light or small) carelessly or briskly; toss
he flipped me an envelope
2. 
to throw or flick (an object such as a coin) so that it turns or spins in the air
3. 
to propel by a sudden movement of the finger; flick
to flip a crumb across the room
4. (foll by through)
to read or look at (a book, newspaper, etc) quickly, idly, or incompletely
5. (intransitive)
(of small objects) to move or bounce jerkily
6. (intransitive)
to make a snapping movement or noise with the finger and thumb
7. (intransitive) slang
to fly into a rage or an emotional outburst (also in the phrases flip one's lid, flip one's top, flip out)
8. (intransitive) slang
to become ecstatic or very excited
he flipped over the jazz group
noun
9. 
a snap or tap, usually with the fingers
10. 
a rapid jerk
11. 
a somersault, esp one performed in the air, as in a dive, rather than from a standing position
12.  same as nog1 (sense 1)
adjective
13. informal
impertinent, flippant, or pert

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Flip Out

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verb transitiveWord forms: flipped or ˈflipping
1. 
to toss or move with a quick jerk; flick
flip the drawer shut
2. 
to snap (a coin) into the air with the thumb, as in betting on which side will land uppermost
3. 
to turn or turn over
to flip pages in a book
verb intransitive
4. 
to make a quick, light stroke, as with the finger or a whip; snap
5. 
to move jerkily
6. 
to flip a coin, as in letting chance decide something
7. 
to turn over quickly; specif., to execute a flip
8. 
to look (through) in a quick, random manner
9.  US, Slang
to lose self-control as a result of excitement, anger, madness, etc.
: also flip out
noun
10. 
the act or motion of flipping; snap, tap, jerk, or toss
11. 
a somersault in the air
noun
a sweetened mixed drink of beer, wine, or liquor with eggs, spices, etc.
adjectiveWord forms: ˈflipper or ˈflippest
Informal
flippant; saucy; impertinent

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Flip Out

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v. flipped, flip·ping, flips
v.tr.
1.
a. To throw or toss with a light brisk motion: flipped the ball to the pitcher.
b. To toss in the air, imparting a spin: flip a coin.
2.
a. To cause to turn over or around, especially with a light quick motion: flip over a card; flipped the pancake with a spatula.
b. To turn through (papers, for example); leaf: flipped the pages of the report.
3.
a. To strike quickly or lightly; flick: flipped me on the shoulder with his finger.
b. To move or act on with a quick motion: flip a switch; flipped open her briefcase.
4. To change or reverse (one's position or attitude).
5. To buy and resell (a house, for example) in a short period of time for a profit.
v.intr.
1.
a. To turn over from one side to another or end over end: The canoe flipped over.
b. To turn a somersault, especially in the air.
2.
a. To move up and down in twists and turns: fish flipping about in the net.
b. To move quickly and lightly; snap: The lid flipped open.
3. To leaf; browse: flipped through the catalogue.
4. To change one's mind, especially on a political position.
5. Slang
a. To go crazy.
b. To react strongly and especially enthusiastically: I flipped over the new car.
n.
1. The act of flipping, especially:
a. A flick or tap.
b. A short, quick movement: a flip of the wrist.
c. A somersault.
2. Informal A reversal; a flipflop.
3. A mixed drink made with any of various alcoholic beverages and often including beaten eggs.
adj. flip·per, flip·pest
Informal
Marked by casual disrespect; impertinent: a flip answer to a serious question.

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