LEARNit Dictionary

flip

verb
1
to turn over into a different position with a sudden quick movement; to make something do this
برگرداندن سریع, وارونه کردن, چرخاندن
see also flip over
2
to press a button or switch in order to turn a machine, etc. on or off
فشردن, زدن
to flip a switch
She reached over and flipped off the light.
synonym flick
3
to throw something somewhere with a sudden quick movement, especially using your thumb and/or fingers
پرتاب کردن
They flipped a coin to decide who would get the ticket.
He flipped the keys onto the desk.
synonym toss
4
to become very angry, excited or unable to think clearly
عصبانی شدن, هیجان‌زده شدن, از کوره در رفتن, واکنش شدید نشان‌دادن, صبر را از دست دادن
She finally flipped under the pressure.
He completely flipped when he saw the mess in the kitchen.
noun
1
a small quick hit with a part of the body that causes something to turn over
ضربه سریع, تلنگر
2
a movement in which the body turns over in the air
چرخش هوایی, پشتک, واژگون شدن در هوا, وارو
The handstand was followed by a back flip.
(figurative)Her heart did a flip.
synonym somersault
3
a quick look through a book, magazine, website, etc.
نگاه سریع, ورق زدن, مرور کوتاه
I had a quick flip through the report while I was waiting.
synonym flick
adjective
1
flippant(= showing that you do not take something as seriously as other people think you should)
سبک‌سر, بی‌خیال