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flippest

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flip

3[flip]
–adjective, flip⋅per, flip⋅pest. Informal.
flippant; pert.

Origin:
1840–50; adj. use of flip 1
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flip   (flĭp)   
v.   flipped, flip·ping, flips

v.   tr.
  1. To throw or toss with a light brisk motion: flipped me the ball; flipped his hair out of his eyes.

  2. To toss in the air, imparting a spin: flip a coin.

    1. To turn over or around, especially with a light quick motion: flip over a card; flipped the tape to play the other side.

    2. To turn through; leaf: flipped the pages of the report.

  3. To strike quickly or lightly; flick.

  4. To move or act on with a quick motion: flip a switch; flipped open her briefcase.

v.   intr.
  1. To turn over: The canoe flipped over in the rapids.

  2. To turn a somersault, especially in the air.

  3. To move in twists and turns: fish flipping about in the net.

  4. To move quickly and lightly; snap: The lid flipped open.

  5. To leaf; browse: flipped through the catalogue.

  6. Slang

    1. To go crazy. Often used with out.

    2. To react strongly and especially enthusiastically: She flipped over the new car.

n.  
  1. The act of flipping, especially:

    1. A flick or tap.

    2. A short, quick movement: a flip of the wrist.

    3. 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.

[Perhaps imitative.]
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