Flip through Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfɫɪp/ /ˈθɹu

FLIP-throo

UK

flˈɪp/ /θɹˈuː

flip-THROO

Definition

To look quickly at the pages of a book, magazine, or document without reading everything in detail.

Usage & Nuances

'Flip through' is informal and usually used for books, magazines, or papers. It suggests a quick, non-detailed look. Common with 'flip through a magazine/book'. Sometimes confused with 'skim' (read quickly for the main idea).

• Spanish: hojear - pasar las páginas rápidamente
• Portuguese (BR): folhear - passar as páginas rapidamente
• Portuguese (PT): folhear - passar rapidamente pelas páginas
• Chinese (Simplified): 翻阅 - 快速浏览
• Chinese (Traditional): 翻閱 - 快速瀏覽
• Hindi: पलटना (किताब के पन्नों को जल्दी-जल्दी)
• Arabic: تصفّح بسرعة
• Bengali: পাতা উল্টানো - দ্রুত দেখে নেওয়া
• Russian: перелистывать
• Japanese: ぱらぱらとめくる
• Vietnamese: lướt qua
• Korean: 휙휙 넘기다
• Turkish: hızlıca göz atmak - sayfalarını şöyle bir karıştırmak
• Urdu: ورق پلٹنا
• Indonesian: membolak-balik

Example Sentences

I like to flip through picture books at the library.

basic

Could you flip through this document and find the date?

basic

She flipped through the magazine before buying it.

basic

Sometimes I just flip through old photo albums for fun.

natural

He flipped through the menu but already knew what he wanted.

natural

I barely had time to flip through my notes before the exam started.

natural