flipping
word · lemma: flip
/ˈfɫɪpɪŋ/
FLI-ping
/flˈɪpɪŋ/
FLI-ping
Definition
'Flipping' is the act of turning something over quickly. It can also be used as a mild slang word for emphasis, replacing stronger language.
Usage & Nuances
Common as a verb ('flipping a pancake'). As slang, it's mild and replaces words like 'freaking' or stronger curses; mainly British English, informal and often humorous. As a verb, pairs with objects you physically turn over. As slang, it precedes adjectives ('flipping big').
Spanish: dar la vuelta - maldito (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): virar - girar - danado (informal)Portuguese (PT): virar - dar a volta - raio do (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 翻转 - 该死的（口语，用于加强语气）Chinese (Traditional): 翻轉 - 該死的（口語，用來加強語氣）Hindi: उलटना - घटिया (स्लैंग)Arabic: قلب - لعنة (عامية)Bengali: উল্টানো - ফ্লিপ (শিষ্ট শব্দ) - খুব (স্ল্যাং)Russian: переворачивать - чертовский (жарг.)Japanese: ひっくり返す - すごく（スラング）Vietnamese: lật - chết tiệt (tiếng lóng, lịch sự)Korean: 뒤집기 - 엄청 (비속어)Turkish: çevirmek - lanet olası (argo, hafif)Urdu: پلٹنا - بہت (ہلکا پھلکا سلیگ)Indonesian: membalik - banget (slang, sopan)
Example Sentences
It's so flipping cold in here!
natural
That was a flipping disaster, wasn't it?
natural
I can't find my flipping keys anywhere!
natural
He kept flipping the pages of the book.
basic
She is flipping the pancake in the pan.
basic
Stop flipping the light switch on and off.
basic